Topic 7: Human Intelligence: Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

Verbal linguistic Visual Spatial Bodily Kinesthetic well-developed verbal skills and sensitivity to the sounds, meanings and rhythms of words Editors, copywriters, journalist Explain and interprets idea by written words (reading, listening , writing) Logical mathematical ability to think conceptually and abstractly, and capacity to discern logical and numerical patterns Analyst, bankers, accountants, statistician Learning through reasoning and problem solving number( analyze, detect pattern) Visual Spatial capacity to think in images and pictures, to visualize accurately and abstractly architects ,artists ,city-planners interpretation and creation of visual images, pictorial imagination and expression Enjoy drawing, playing puzzle, day dream Bodily Kinesthetic ability to control one’s body movements and to handle objects skillfully dancers ,athletes, sign-language interpreters use the body effectively, concrete experiences Enjoy role play, hands on, physical activity

Musical Naturalist Interpersonal capacity to detect and respond appropriately to the moods, motivations and desires of others care givers ,coaches, counselors Extraverted, Enjoys socializing, Enjoys teaching others Intrapersonal capacity to be self-aware and in tune with inner feelings, values, beliefs and thinking processes they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions independent of the learners Musical ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch and timber acoustic engineers, composers, DJs study better with music in the background, turning lessons into lyrics Naturalist ability to recognize and categorize plants, animals and other objects in nature. Zookeepers, veterinarians, gardeners learn through classification, categories and hierarchies likes to be outside, likes animals, enjoys gardening

Existential Emotional sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence. What is the meaning of life? Spiritual person. Emotional ability to understand other people, what motivates them and how to work cooperatively with them Self aware, self regulations, motivation, empathy, social skills. Team leader, good in persuading, good communication skills, moderator in conflicts.

Multiple intelligences help us to understand humans Gardner’s focus on human potential lies in the fact that people have a unique blend of capabilities and skills (intelligences) Multiple intelligences help us to understand humans Overall personality Preferences Strengths