Multiple Intelligences; Intrapersonal and Spatial Intelligences
Dr. Howard Gardner the Professor of Education at Harvard University developed the theory of Multiple Intelligences in 1983. In his book “Frames of Mind”, he proposed the existence of at least seven basic intelligences. More recently, he has added an eight and discussed the possibility of the ninth one. The theory of MI is an attempt of understanding how children learn. Through different abilities, such as reading, writing, moving their bodies, using music, numbers, and inner and outer explorations children take and memorize new information. The general range of abilities that individuals practice Gardner classifies by grouping into categories or “intelligences”. They are as follows: …show more content…
This is being self-smart which means knowing yourself, knowing who you are, what you can or cannot do, and knowing what you want or do not want. Meanwhile, it is how you react to certain situations. Those who know themselves tend to avoid doing mistakes, they tend to know their abilities and limitations, and e.g. when they need help or need to ask for help. Usually these people are realistic, independent and self-confident. Intrapersonal individuals (self-smart) seem to be introverted or shy, as they like to work all their own rather than part of group. For teachers, it is very important to identify such students for not forcing them to work as a group. These kids usually avoid doing things they are not ready. Very often, they are self-motivated because they know what they want to do. Moreover, they want to do what they think are able to do. They usually get into situations they know they can handle. Typically these are personalities who try to do everything perfect. Later these kind of students use computers and other technologies to work themselves and independent. As self-smart people tend to be deep thinkers, they become scientists, phycologists, philosophers …show more content…
The theory of MI helps me to discover my students’ intelligences and be creative in designing my educational programs and classroom curriculums. Children are differ in their intellectual profile, and it would be reasonable to take into account their “frames of mind” while creating activities, choosing teaching supplies and providing information. I use various teaching strategies to include every child into learning process. Not only teachers but also parents have to know the theory of MI. They can focus on child’s strengths, rather to grieve over his weaknesses. However, the parents and educators should remember that the brain can change its capacity, it has enormous capability, and it is possible to wake the sleeping intelligences of the child. As Gardner states, that the intelligence becomes a strength when it is nurtured and it turns into weakness of the individual if it is
Dr. Howard Gardner the Professor of Education at Harvard University developed the theory of Multiple Intelligences in 1983. In his book “Frames of Mind”, he proposed the existence of at least seven basic intelligences. More recently, he has added an eight and discussed the possibility of the ninth one. The theory of MI is an attempt of understanding how children learn. Through different abilities, such as reading, writing, moving their bodies, using music, numbers, and inner and outer explorations children take and memorize new information. The general range of abilities that individuals practice Gardner classifies by grouping into categories or “intelligences”. They are as follows: …show more content…
This is being self-smart which means knowing yourself, knowing who you are, what you can or cannot do, and knowing what you want or do not want. Meanwhile, it is how you react to certain situations. Those who know themselves tend to avoid doing mistakes, they tend to know their abilities and limitations, and e.g. when they need help or need to ask for help. Usually these people are realistic, independent and self-confident. Intrapersonal individuals (self-smart) seem to be introverted or shy, as they like to work all their own rather than part of group. For teachers, it is very important to identify such students for not forcing them to work as a group. These kids usually avoid doing things they are not ready. Very often, they are self-motivated because they know what they want to do. Moreover, they want to do what they think are able to do. They usually get into situations they know they can handle. Typically these are personalities who try to do everything perfect. Later these kind of students use computers and other technologies to work themselves and independent. As self-smart people tend to be deep thinkers, they become scientists, phycologists, philosophers …show more content…
The theory of MI helps me to discover my students’ intelligences and be creative in designing my educational programs and classroom curriculums. Children are differ in their intellectual profile, and it would be reasonable to take into account their “frames of mind” while creating activities, choosing teaching supplies and providing information. I use various teaching strategies to include every child into learning process. Not only teachers but also parents have to know the theory of MI. They can focus on child’s strengths, rather to grieve over his weaknesses. However, the parents and educators should remember that the brain can change its capacity, it has enormous capability, and it is possible to wake the sleeping intelligences of the child. As Gardner states, that the intelligence becomes a strength when it is nurtured and it turns into weakness of the individual if it is