Theory of Multiple Intelligences

1. Theory of Multiple Intelligences By Sophie Reimertz

2. Theory of multiple Intelligences • The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. • It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. • Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults.

3. The Intelligences These are 8 Intelligences • Linguistic intelligence ("word smart") • Logical-mathematical intelligence ("number/reasoning smart") • Spatial intelligence ("picture smart") • Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart") • Musical intelligence ("music smart") • Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart") • Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart") • Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")

4. Spatial intelligence • Definition: Spatial intelligence is a mental process which is associated with the brain’s attempt to interpret certain types of incoming information It involves that you have a good feeling for your enviorment! • This information is basically anything visual - pictures, maps, plans etc. • People with strong visual-spatial intelligence are typically very good at visualizing and mentally manipulating objects.

5. Spatial intelligence • Those with strong spatial intelligence are often proficient at solving puzzles. • They have a strong visual memory and are often artistically inclined • They have generally a very good sense of direction and may also have very good hand-eye coordination, although this is normally seen as a characteristic of the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

6. Spatial intelligence • likes art, drawing, sculpture, painting • good at directions, reading maps  • can visualize or imagine vividly  • remembers in pictures (photographic memory)  • appreciates colors • uses metaphor  • often found doodling  • speaks fast  • thinks in pictures (...worth a thousand words) • tends to look at the "big picture" • likes to watch the video when listening to songs • uses language like "it looks good to me" or "I see what you mean!"

7. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence • Definition: The core elements of the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are control of one's bodily motions and capacity to handle objects skillfully. • This intelligence also includes a sense of timing, a clear sense of the goal of a physical action, along with the ability to train responses so they become like reflexes. • Along with these, you often find a high degree of fine-motor control and a gift for using whole body motions. • People with Kinesthetic intelligence love movement. • They enjoy sports and/or dance. • They are good at building things and like to stay active. • They have good motor skills and are very aware of their bodies. • They learn best through movement and experimentation

8. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence • Learns by "doing" • Would rather touch than just look • Well-coordinated with good motor skills • Likes figuring out how things work • Enjoys the outdoors • Likes to work with hands • Can't sit still for too long • Enjoys sports and exhilarating experiences • Likes to be active • Has a lot of physical energy • Athletic

9. References • http://www.longleaf.net/ggrow/7In/Bodily.html • http://www.mypersonality.info/multiple-intelligences/bodily-kinesthetic/ • http://www.ul.ie/~mearsa/9519211/newpage2.htm • http://www.wilywalnut.com/visual_spatial_intelligence/visual-spatial.html • http://www.thomasarmstrong.com/multiple_intelligences.htm • http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm