New Student Orientation Resource Book
MULTIPLE
INTELLIGENCES
Each of us have all
eight of the intelligences. "Just as we look different from one another
and have different kinds of personalities, we also have different kinds
of minds." Each of us has a dominant intelligence that makes it easier
for us to learn in a particular way. If we identify our dominant intelligence
and incorporate the appropriate learning methods, our educational experience
is more likely to be successful.
Linguistic - "think
in words"; to reflect on the use of language in everyday life. Reading,
writing, speaking.
Musical - "think
in sounds"; to be able to recognize, create and reproduce music by
using an instrument or the voice. Involves active listening; there
is a strong connection between music and emotion. Musical ability,
instrument and vocal appreciation.
Spatial - "think
in picture"; to be able to think in 3-D and to transform one's perceptions
and re-create aspects of what one sees through imagination. To work
with objects. Imaging, artistic design, construction.
Logical/Mathematical - "to
think of cause and effect"; to be able to calculate, quantify, consider
propositions and perform complex mathematical or logical operations.
Problem-solving, calculations.
Bodily/Kinesthetic - "to
think in movement"; to use the body in skilled and complicated ways
for expressive as well as goal-directed activities. Involves sense
of timing and coordination. Physical skill, dancing, acting, working
with hands.
Interpersonal - "to
think about and understand another person". Involves interacting effectively
with one or more people among family, friends or working relationships.
Interpersonal intelligence is seen in how we notice distinctions among
others. Understanding people, getting along with others, leadership.
Intrapersonal - "to
think about and understand one's self". To be aware of one's strengths
and weaknesses and to plan effectively to achieve personal goals. Knowing
myself, goal awareness, managing feelings, managing behavior (self-regulation).
Naturalist - "to
understand the natural world including plants, animals and scientific
studies"; to be able to recognize and classify individuals, species,
and ecological relationships. To interact effectively with living creatures
and discern patterns of life and natural forces. Animal care, plant
care, science.
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