People used to think that a person's intelligence is singular, ie, in an iq (Intellegence qountient) as we familiar with. The negative impact of this perception is that low student intelligence "traditional academic", ie, mathematical and verbal (the words) if not valued in school and the wider community. now tradition that has lasted nearly a century, has been found the mass was a lot of human intelligence. intelligence is multidimensional, many branches. So there's no dumb students, each student had a clump of intelligence!
Logical-mathematical
This area has to do with logic, abstractions, reasoning and numbers and critical thinking. While it is often assumed that those with this intelligence naturally excel in mathematics, chess, computer programming and other logical or numerical activities, a more accurate definition places less emphasis on traditional mathematical ability and more on reasoning capabilities, recognizing abstract patterns, scientific thinking and investigation and the ability to perform complex calculations.[
citation needed] Logical reasoning is closely linked to
fluid intelligence and to
general ability.
[6] SpatialMain article:
Spatial intelligence (psychology) This area deals with spatial judgment and the ability to visualize with the mind's eye. Careers which suit those with this type of intelligence include
artists,
designers and
architects. A spatial person is also good with puzzles.[
citation needed] Spatial ability is one of the three factors beneath g in the hierarchical model of intelligence.
Linguistic This area has to do with words, spoken or written. People with high verbal-linguistic intelligence display a facility with words and languages. They are typically good at reading, writing, telling stories and memorizing words along with dates. They tend to learn best by reading, taking notes, listening to lectures, and by discussing and debating about what they have learned.[
citation needed] Those with verbal-linguistic intelligence learn foreign languages very easily as they have high verbal memory and recall, and an ability to understand and manipulate syntax and structure.[
citation needed] Verbal ability is one of the most g-loaded abilities.
[7] Bodily-kinesthetic
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Kinesthetic learning The core elements of the bodily-
kinesthetic intelligence are control of one's bodily motions and the capacity to handle objects skillfully (206). Gardner elaborates to say that 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.
In theory, people who have bodily-kinesthetic intelligence should learn better by involving muscular movement (e.g. getting up and moving around into the learning experience), and are generally good at physical activities such as sports or dance. They may enjoy acting or performing, and in general they are good at building and making things. They often learn best by doing something physically, rather than by reading or hearing about it. Those with strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence seem to use what might be termed "muscle memory," drawing on it to supplement or in extreme cases even substitute for other skills such as
verbal memory.
Careers that suit those with this intelligence include:
athletes,
pilots,
dancers,
musicians,
actors,
surgeons,
builders,
police officers, and
soldiers. Although these careers can be duplicated through virtual simulation, they will not produce the actual physical learning that is needed in this intelligence.
[8] Musical
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auditory learning This area has to do with sensitivity to sounds, rhythms,
tones, and music. People with a high musical intelligence normally have good pitch and may even have
absolute pitch, and are able to sing, play musical instruments, and compose music. Since there is a strong auditory component to this intelligence, those who are strongest in it may learn best via lecture. Language skills are typically highly developed in those whose base intelligence is musical. In addition, they will sometimes use songs or rhythms to learn. They have sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, meter, tone, melody or timbre.
Careers that suit those with this intelligence include
instrumentalists,
singers,
conductors,
disc jockeys,
orators,
writers and
composers.
Research measuring the effects of music on second language acquisition is supportive of this music-language connection. In an investigation conducted on a group of elementary-aged English language learners, music facilitated their language learning.
[9] Gardner's theory may help to explain why music and its sub-componenets (i.e., stress, pitch, rhythm) may be viable vehicles for second language learning.
Interpersonal This area has to do with
interaction with others. Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand others. In theory, individuals who have high interpersonal intelligence are characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments and motivations, and their ability to cooperate in order to work as part of a group. According to Gardner in, How Are Kids Smart: Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, "Inter- and Intra- personal intelligence is often misunderstood with being extroverted or liking other people..."
[10] Interpersonal intelligence means that you understand what people need to work well. Individuals with this intelligence communicate effectively and empathize easily with others, and may be either leaders or followers. They typically learn best by working with others and often enjoy discussion and debate.
Careers that suit those with this intelligence include
sales,
politicians,
managers,
teachers and
social workers.
[11] Intrapersonal This area has to do with
introspective and self-reflective capacities. This refers to having a deep understanding of the self; what your strengths/ weaknesses are, what makes you unique, being able to predict your own reactions/emotions. Philosophical and critical thinking is common with this intelligence. Many people with this intelligence are
authors,
psychologists,
counselors,
philosophers, and members of the
clergy.
Naturalistic This area has to do with nurturing and relating information to one’s natural surroundings. Examples include classifying natural forms such as animal and plant species and rocks and mountain types; and the applied knowledge of nature in farming, mining, etc. Careers which suit those with this intelligence include
naturalists,
farmers and
gardeners.
Existential Some proponents of multiple intelligence theory proposed spiritual or religious intelligence as a possible additional type. Gardner did not want to commit to a spiritual intelligence, but suggested that an "existential" intelligence may be a useful construct.
[12] The hypothesis of an existential intelligence has been further explored by educational researchers.
[13] Ability to contemplate phenomena or questions beyond sensory data, such as the infinite and infinitesimal. Careers or callings which suit those with this intelligence include
shamans,
priests,
mathematicians,
physicists,
scientists,
cosmologists and
philosophers.
source : wikipedia
