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Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner, a Harvard professor, defines intelligence as “the capacity to solve problems or to fashion products that are valued in one or more cultural setting”. He developed a theory of multiple intelligences which identifies eight kinds of intelligences.
1. Logical-mathematical. This intelligence produces the ability to discern and solve logical or numerical patterns. (scientists, philosophers, mathematicians)
2. Linguistic. An intelligence with the sensitivity to the functions of language, and a sensitivity to the sounds, rhythms, and meanings of words. (poets, authors)
3. Bodily-kinesthetic. Someone with this intelligence can handle objects with great skill. (dancers, athletes, surgeons)
4. Musical. An intelligence that yields the ability to produce rhythm and pitch, and appreciate various forms of musical expression. (musicians, violinists)
5. Spatial. This intelligence provides the capacity to visualize the spatial world and use those perceptions to maneuver and operate. (navigators, sculptors, engineers)
6. Interpersonal. Someone with this intelligence has the ability to discern and respond to the moods, temperaments, motivations, and desires of others. (politicians, salesmen, teachers)
7. Intrapersonal. An intelligence with skills in the area self awareness of strengths, weaknesses, and feelings. With this ability students are able to guide/adjust their behavior. (detailed oriented persons, those that are accurately self aware)
8. Naturalistic. This intelligence has sensitivity to the natural world with the ability to classify living things. (farmers, gardeners, botanists, archeologists)
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