Teachers and instructors often conduct multiple Intelligence activities to assess students’ cognitive and problem solving abilities on various levels. But where did the concept of Multiple Intelligence come from? And what is the significance of multiple intelligence activities in a learning environment? You will find out answers to these questions and more in this article.
While man was still busy arguing about what intelligence is, Howard Gardner put forth his own little theory of multiple intelligence. According to him,
Below are listed the 8 different intelligences that individual possess at the time of birth according to Howard Gardner.
1. Verbal / Linguistic
This is the ability in a person to think in linguistic words and consequentially be able to effectively express it in words either by the way of writing or orally. A person with this ability will be able to read and tell stories. He will also be able to memorize stuff and will be able to prosper well in an environment which is rich in print material.
2. Logical / Mathematical
This is the ability in a person to use, reason and recognize numbers effectively. The person also distinguishes between patterns and relationships. Individual with this intelligence excels in categorizing, organizing, outlining and deciphering.
3. Visual / Spatial
This is the ability in a person to sense and recognize different shapes, textures, colours, space and form. The person possessing this intelligence likes to draw, build, create and design things. He also likes to
Bodily – Kinesthetic
This is the ability in the person to use his or her body to aptly express the emotions and ideas. This intelligence also allows the person to solve problems using his body. If you
· work well with your hands
· indulge in various physical activities
· have good hand, foot and eye coordination
Then it means that you are equipped with bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence. This skill can be enhanced with role-playing and exercises.
5. Musical Rhythmic
This is the ability in a person to recognize and to relate to different rhythms, melodies and pitches. The person with this intelligence can remember melodies, enjoys listening to songs and singing them and loves activities that are built around singing and dancing.
This is the ability in a person to sense the moods of other people around him. This helps him to communicate well by assessing the feeling and emotions of others. This kind of individual is likely to excel in making bonds, sharing and working in groups.
This is the ability in a person to understand the personality of one’s self. The person equips himself with thorough knowledge of one’s own likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, preferences and goals.
This is the ability in a person to enjoy everything natural around him. This individual learns to appreciate the natural world that surrounds him.
Let’s look at the different Multiple Intelligence Activities that are associated with different intelligence.
1. Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence Activities
2. Logical Mathematical Intelligence Activities
3. Visual / Spatial Intelligence Activities
4. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence Activities
5. Musical Rhythmic Intelligence Activities
6. Interpersonal Intelligence Activities
7. Intrapersonal Intelligence Activities
8. Naturalistic Intelligence Activities
By using this information you can build up further Multiple Intelligence Activities around the different intelligences that make up an individual.
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