With his hypothesis of Multiple Intelligences, Howard Gardner, a Harvard University professor, revolutionized people’s perceptions of intellect and learning in 1983. Gardner believes that everyone possesses at least eight intelligences, and that some of these intelligences have been developed more fully than others. He defines intelligence as “an ability to solve problems or fashion products that are useful in a particular cultural setting or community” “According to this theory, when you find a task or subject easy, you are probably using a more fully developed intelligence. When you have trouble, you may be using a less developed intelligence”
Each intelligence is linked to specific abilities.
Verbal Linguistic-Ability to communicate through language (listening, reading, writing, speaking)
Logical Mathematical-Ability to understand logical reasoning and problem solving (math, science, patterns, sequences)
Bodily Kinesthetic-Ability to use the physical body skillfully and to take in knowledge through bodily sensation (coordination, working with hands)
Body Spatial-Ability to understand spatial relationships and to perceive and create images (visual art, graphic design, charts and maps)
The next four
Interpersonal-Ability to relate to others, noticing their moods, motivations, and feelings (social activity, cooperative learning, teamwork)
Intrapersonal –Ability to understand one’s own behavior and feelings (self-awareness, independence, time spent alone)
Musical-Ability to comprehend and create meaningful sound and recognize patterns (music, sensitivity to sound and patterns)
Naturalistic-Ability to understand features of the environment interest in nature, environmental balance, ecosystem, stress relief brought by natural environments)
Gardner believes that the way you learn is a unique blend of intelligences, resulting from your distinctive abilities, challenges, experiences, and training.
In addition, ability in the intelligences may develop or recede as your life changes. Gardner thinks that the traditional view of intelligence-based on mathematical, logical, and verbal measurements-doesn’t reflect the entire spectrum of human ability.
The assessment on determining how you learn will be available soon. I believe that now is the moment to figure out how our children learn and to help them develop those talents.
Source: Pearson Learning solution.
The Sacred Shift | Intuitive Guidance With Suzette Lindo 