Multiple Intelligences

• Understanding Multiple Intelligences   

Howard Gardner says that, "Intelligence is the ability to solve problems, the ability to create new problems to be solved, the ability to create something or offering a valuable service in the community culture".

Through the introduction of Multiple Intelligences, we can study the strengths / weaknesses of the children and give them the opportunity to learn through strength.

Purpose: The child has the opportunity to explore the world, working with their own skills and develop their own abilities.

• Howard Gardner introduced the eight intelligences, called multiple intelligences (Multiple Intelligences), namely:

 

1.    Linguistics Intelligence

Using words effectively. These learners have highly developed auditory skills and often think in words. They like reading, playing word games, making up poetry or stories. They can be taught by encouraging them to say and see words, read books together. Tools include computers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, and lecture.

2.   Logical Mathematical

Reasoning, calculating. Think conceptually, abstractly and are able to see and explore patterns and relationships. They like to experiment, solve puzzles, ask cosmic questions. They can be taught through logic games, investigations, mysteries. They need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details.

3.   Musical Intelligence

Show sensitivity to rhythm and sound. They love music, but they are also sensitive to sounds in their environments. They may study better with music in the background. They can be taught by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, tapping out time. Tools include musical instruments, music, radio, stereo, CD-ROM, multimedia.

4.   Visual-Spatial

Think in terms of physical space, as do architects and sailors. Very aware of their environments. They like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, read maps, daydream. They can be taught through drawings, verbal and physical imagery. Tools include models, graphics, charts, photographs, drawings, 3-D modeling, video, videoconferencing, television, multimedia, texts with pictures/charts/graphs.

5.   Bodily Kinesthetic

Use the body effectively, like a dancer or a surgeon. Keen sense of body awareness. They like movement, making things, touching. They communicate well through body language and be taught through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, role playing. Tools include equipment and real objects.

6.   Interpersonal Intelligence

Understanding, interacting with others. These students learn through interaction. They have many friends, empathy for others, street smarts. They can be taught through group activities, seminars, dialogues. Tools include the telephone, audio conferencing, time and attention from the instructor, video conferencing, writing, computer conferencing, E-mail.

7.   Interpersonal Intelligence

Understanding one's own interests, goals. These learners tend to shy away from others. They're in tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions. They can be taught through independent study and introspection. Tools include books, creative materials, diaries, privacy and time. They are the most independent of the learners.

8.   Naturalist Intelligence

Naturalist intelligence is the ability to recognize, differentiate, disclose and make categories of what is encountered in nature and the environment. The point is the human ability to recognize plants, animals and other parts of the universe.
Likes to observe, identify, interact, and concerned with natural objects, plants or animals.