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Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Dr. Howard Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences in 1983, proposing that traditional IQ testing provides too limited a view of intelligence. His theory identified eight types of intelligence including linguistic, logical, visual, kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Gardner believed that recognizing these different intelligences could help create education systems tailored to students' varied strengths and allow them to excel in their preferred areas.

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Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Dr. Howard Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences in 1983, proposing that traditional IQ testing provides too limited a view of intelligence. His theory identified eight types of intelligence including linguistic, logical, visual, kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Gardner believed that recognizing these different intelligences could help create education systems tailored to students' varied strengths and allow them to excel in their preferred areas.

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Theory of Multiple intelligences

Dr. Howard Gardner, an American developmental psychologist and a professor at


Harvard University developed the theory of multiple intelligences in 1983. He suggested
that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. He
identified that human beings possess eight different intelligences and proposed this
theory.

According to his theory, human beings are gifted with different intelligences and hence
they have different learning styles. He suggested that the education system should focus
on these intelligences and learning styles from the early years of education. He
emphasized that giving equal importance to individual intelligences at the early ages of
education can help children excel in their field of interest and create artists.

Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of
human potential in children and adults. They are:

1. Linguistic Intelligence
2. Logical Intelligence
3. Visual Intelligence
4. Kinesthetic Intelligence
5. Musical Intelligence
6. Interpersonal Intelligence
7. Intrapersonal Intelligence
8. Naturalistic Intelligence

1. Verbal-linguistic Intelligence: The intelligence associated with words and meanings is


called linguistic intelligence. The children of this intelligence will possess highly
developed auditory skills and often think in words. They like reading, playing word
games, making up poetry or stories.

These children can be taught through words, books, lectures and seminars.

2. Logical Intelligence: The logical intelligence is associated with the ability to conceptual
and abstract thinking, ability to reason and calculate quickly. One who has this
intelligence will generally be good at experimentation, solving puzzles, thinking and
logical reasoning.

3. Visual Intelligence: The capacity to think in images and pictures, estimate the space
and visualize accurately, indicates spatial or visual intelligence. Individuals with this
intelligence like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, and read maps.

The children of this intelligence can be taught well through graphics, charts,
photographs, drawings, videos, television, multimedia, and texts which include pictures,
charts and graphs.

4. Kinesthetic Intelligence: The ability to control one’s body movements and use the body
effectively, like a dancer or a surgeon indicates kinesthetic intelligence. One with this
intelligence can handle objects skillfully. They like movements, touching things, physical
activity, hands-on learning, and role playing.

These children learn well through hands on activities and experiences.

5. Musical Intelligences: One who loves music and shows sensitivity to sound and
rhythm are the individuals with musical intelligence. They like to listen to music and
generally excel in singing and playing instruments.

These children are quick to learn through rhythmic speaking, rhymes, songs and music.
They learn to play musical instruments faster than others.

6. Interpersonal Intelligence: The ability of understanding others, interacting with others


and the capacity to detect and respond appropriately to the moods and desires of others
is known as Interpersonal intelligence. Individuals with this intelligence like interacting
and socializing with others.

The teaching tools for these children can be telephonic, audio conferencing, seminars,
dialogues, role-play and o on.

7. Intra-personal Intelligence: The capacity of understanding self, awareness of inner


feelings, understanding one's own interests, goals are the skills associated with intra-
personal intelligence.
Individuals with this intelligence tend to be independent.

The children with this intelligence can be taught through independent study and
introspection. They should be provided with books, creative materials, diaries, privacy
and time.
8. Naturalist Intelligence: The love and focus for things in nature such as - plants, rivers,
birds, animals, natural beauty and so on indicate the naturalistic intelligence. The people
of this intelligence like to be associated with nature.

These children can be taught through activities in association with nature such as,
gardening, field trips, outdoor visits etc.

Key Features of Multiple Intelligence Theory

What's so special about Multiple Intelligence Approach?

• This approach enables to focus on every individual according his/her interests and
intelligences.
• Children can learn according to their learning styles and abilities.
• The teacher is more creative and shifts her method of presentation from one
mode to the other.
• Children get engaged in variety of experiences.

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