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Multiple Intelligences. Szálas Tímea. The theory of multiple intelligences. A dominant idea in the 20th century: there are 3 types of intelligence: logical mathematical, linguistic and spatial Howard Gardner’s theory (1983): there are 7 (+2) types or areas of intelligence .
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Multiple Intelligences Szálas Tímea
The theory of multiple intelligences • A dominant idea in the 20th century: there are 3 types of intelligence: logical mathematical, linguistic and spatial • Howard Gardner’s theory (1983): there are 7 (+2) types or areas of intelligence
Logical-mathematical intelligence • Albert Einstein, German physicist, theory of relativity, the world’s most famous equation: E = mc2 • „scientific thinking” • Logical thinking • Problemsolving • The ability to discover and see connections and relationships between pieces of information • Planning, analysing, systematizing
Linguistic/verbal intelligence • William Shakespeare, English poet and playwright • How interesting/intriguing are these to you? • He wrote these lines about himself at the age of nine. • Mary looked at John with nothing on. • He’s got this brilliant book on the brain. • Languages, self-expression, finding joy in the ambiguity of words, word play, puns
Spatial/visual intelligence • Leonardo da Vinci, Italian painter, sculptor, architect etc. • Perception of space • We do not only see space, we can feel, hear or smell it. • Think of architects, air-traffic controllers, sculptors, designers, landscape gardeners etc.
Musical/rythmical intelligence • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer and musician • The world of sound, beat, rhythm, melody, tone, volume • Musicians, composers, singers, music lovers etc.
Kinaesthetic bodily intelligence • Rudolf Nureyev, Russian ballet dancer • Movement either with your whole body or parts of it (for eg. fingers or hands) • Sportsmen, handicrafts, dancers, masseurs etc.
Interpersonal intelligence • Mahatma Ghandi, Indian political leader who fought for freedom and civil rights • Ability to listen to others and understand their feelings, establish good relationships, be good at negotiation and persuasion • Skilled parents, teachers, psychologists, politicians, priests, lawyers etc.
Intrapersonal intelligence • I think, therefore I am. • René Descartes, French philosopher • The ability to focus on your self, be aware of and understand your thoughts, feelings and wishes • Happines at being on your own, love of daydreaming • Philosophers, psychologists, thinkers etc.
Natural intelligence • Being in harmony with nature in the way that many early peoples were • For eg. some people know (or feel) when to water, when not to water plants, what the weather will be like, what the next season will be like • Gardeners, farmers, foresters etc.