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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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