Gardner's Theory of Multiple intelligence

Gardner‘s Howard Earl Gardner is an American developmental Theory of psychologist and the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Multiple Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Intelligence:- Graduate School of Education at Harvard University. He is the Senior Director of Harvard Project Zero, and since 1995, he has been the co-director of the Good Project. The author of over twenty books translated into over thirty languages, he is best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, as outlined in his book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (1983).

o Eight types of Multiple Intelligence :--  Visual - Intelligence  Linguistic - Intelligence  Logical - Intelligence  Kinesthetic - Intelligence  Musical – Intelligence  Interpersonal  Intrapersonal  Naturalistic – Intelligence

o Visual-Intelligence  Persons with rating of STRONG intelligence will exhibit following characteristics:- > Like to draw, doodle. > Like to take things apart. > Like to build things. > Enjoy puzzles. > Have a keen eye for detail . > Are mechanically adept. > Remember places by description or image, -Can read maps, Have good orientation.

 Professions which exhibit a  Creative ways to improve Visual- high degree of Visual-Spatial Spatial Intelligence:- intelligence: - > Encourage visualization and > Interior Decorator, Interior conceptualization of reading content Designer, Graphic Design Artist. Cartographer. > Encourage playing games that Photographer, Architect, require more usage of visualization. Airline Pilot, Surgeon, Painter, Sculptor, Chefs (with their > Encourage putting ideas and food presentations), thoughts into pictures and graphics to Needlepoint . express themselves . > Enroll in drawing, photography or sculpting courses.

o Linguistic - Intelligence  Persons with rating of STRONG intelligence will exhibit following characteristics:- > Like to interact, correspond and debate > Like to listen to others and loves to question > Like to have an audience to listen to his views . > Can pick up new languages easily . > Enjoy playing with words: word games, puns, rhymes . > Like to write . > Understand the functions of language. > Can talk about language skills

 Professions which exhibit a  Creative ways to improve Linguistic high degree of linguistic Intelligence:- intelligence:- > Playing word games and cross-word > Poet, Public speaker, puzzles . Journalist, Writer (author, advertising, script and > Encourage reading, have a reading speech writer). Language corner at home . Teacher, Speech pathologist, Lawyer, > Encourage to learn and write by Secretaries, Editor, listening. Proofreader, Comedian, Professional debater, > Encourage to express own views . Archivist, Translator, TV and Radio Newscaster, > Learn another language. Commentator.

o Logical-Intelligence  Persons with rating of STRONG intelligence will exhibit following characteristics:- # Like mathematics or scientific subjects. # Often put forth problems and seek answers by oneself. # Like to seek the law of nature and happenings for new subject matter. # Like the logicality defect of the discovery of others behavior of way of talk. # Like playing games that require strategy e.g. chess and puzzles.

 Professions which exhibit a  Creative ways to improve Logical- high degree of logical- Mathematic Intelligence:- mathematical intelligence:- > Play games that use strategy and > Computer Science logic Chess and dominoes etc. Engineer, Computer Programmer, Computer > Guide the child to put forward technician, Underwriter, opinion and criticism for incidents, Accountant, Banker, stories and movies. Statistician, Data analysts, Stock broker, Auditors, > Watch the mathematics and Purchasing Manager, science programmers, or visit places Professional debater, Math such as the planetarium and Science teacher, Attorney, & Technology Centre, discuss and Arbitrator, Scientific examine scientific problems. researcher, Medical professional, Logician . > Allow child to think and infer problems.

o Kinesthetic - Intelligence Persons with rating of STRONG Intelligence will exhibit following characteristics: - > Have a good sense of balance . > Have a good sense of rhythm . > Are graceful in movement . > Can \"read\" body language . > Have good hand-eye co-ordination . > Can solve problems through 'doing‘ . > Can communicate ideas through gesture . > Are good at physical activities and crafts .

 Professions which exhibit a  Creative ways to improve Bodily- high degree of kinesthetic Kinesthetic Intelligence:- intelligence: - > Encourage using body language to > Sports Athlete, Physical reply/answer question . therapist, Model, Mechanic, Choreographer, Artist, Actor, > Encourage handicraft work. Recreation Director, Craft person, Inventor, dancer, > Encourage participation in dance and Circus artist, Doctor, Nurses, sports activities . Exercise Instructor, Sport Coach, Law Enforcement > Encourage playing game of charade. Personnel, and Military Personnel. > Encourage playing physical games to improve motor association skills .

o Musical – Intelligence  Persons with rating of STRONG intelligence will exhibit following characteristics:- > Have sensitivity to sound patterns . > Discriminate among sounds . > Have a good sense of pitch . > Move rhythmically . > Capture the essence of a beat and adjusts movement patterns according to changes . > Remember tunes and sound patterns. > Seek and enjoy musical experiences .

 Professions which exhibit a  Creative ways to improve Musical high degree of Musical Intelligence:- intelligence:- > Enroll in musical instrument course . > Music Therapist, Advertising > Encourage listening to music during Professional, Motion Picture reading and for relaxation . Soundtrack Creator, Music > Encourage listening to the rhythm of Teacher, Piano Tuner, Music nature and try to find a patter. Studio Director and Recorder, > Encourage using rhymes and songs to Song Writer, Music Performer, express feelings . Conductor, Sound Engineer, > Encourage listening to music with and Music Copyist. strong and distinct rhythmic beats .

o Interpersonal  Persons with rating of STRONG characteristics: intelligence will exhibit following:- # Demonstrate empathy towards others . # Are admired by peers Relate well to peers and adults alike. # Display skills of leadership. # Work co-operatively with others. # Are sensitive to the feelings of others # Act as a mediator or counselor to others # Are good at understanding people # Are good at organizing, communicating and sometimes manipulating people.

 Professions which exhibit a  Creative ways to improve Interpersonal high degree of Interpersonal Intelligence:- intelligence:- > Encourage visits to friends and > Teacher, Administrator, create opportunities to interact • Arbitrator, Anthropologist. Encourage sharing of views. Organization Leader (president and CEO), > Encourage observation of other Sociologist, Talk Show Host, peoples' body language, expression; Politician, Public Relation or and discuss what they observed and Customer Service Personnel, their meaning Salesperson, Travel Agent, Consultant, and Social Affairs > Encourage looking at things from Director. different angles

o Intrapersonal  Persons with rating of STRONG intelligence will exhibit following characteristics:- > Ability to express strong likes or dislikes for a particular activity > Can communicate feelings Are aware of strengths and weaknesses > Are confident of his own abilities. > Are good at understanding himself and focusing on feelings and dreams > Are good at pursuing his interests and goals Like being original

 Professions which exhibit a  Creative ways to improve Intra personal high degree of Intra personal Intelligence:- intelligence :- > Psychologist, Human > Ask a child his opinion of himself; e.g. his likes, dislikes, strengths & weaknesses, Potential Researcher, etc… Philosopher, Religious leader (pastor and priest). Social > Encourage a child to think about the Worker, Meditation Guide, happenings of the day and write them down. Counselor, Organization Leader(president and CEO). > Encourage a child to recall his Self-help & Trainer, Cognitive achievements in order to achieve Pattern Researcher, and continual motivation. Mental Health Professional. > Prepare a scrapbook for him to document his growing-up using pictures, writing etc … > Set goals together with child.

o Naturalistic – Intelligence  Persons with rating of STRONG Intelligence will exhibit following :- > Have a profound love for the outdoors, animals, plants, and almost any natural object. > Fascinated by and noticeably affected by such things as the weather, changing leaves in the fall, the sound of the wind, the warm sun or lack thereof, or an insect in the room . > Probably brought home all manner and kinds of stray animals and may have several pets and want more .

 Professions which exhibit a high degree of Naturalist intelligence:- > Forest Rangers, Nature Guides, Animal Trainers, Zoo Keepers, Landscape Designers, Horticulturists, Botanists, Florists, Bird Researchers, Veterinarians Scientists Investigating the biological and physical worlds,, Farmers, Outdoor Activities Instructor & Planner, Meteorologists, and Conservationists.

 Creative ways to improve Naturalist Intelligence:-  > Encourage participation of activities in nature to learn about the laws and cycles of nature . > Encourage reading in their area of interest . >Encourage observing, appreciation and listening to the sounds and cycles of nature . > Encourage taking up a hobby associated with nature e.g. gardening, rearing a pet etc.

o WHAT ARE LEARNING STYLES :-  Information enters your brain in three main ways :- 1. Visual learning 2. Auditory learning 3. Tactile learning

o Visual Learners :- • Prefer to see information such as pictures, diagrams, cartoons, demonstrations • Picture words and concepts they hear as images • Easily distracted in lecture with no visual aids • Overwhelmed with intense visualsaccompanied by lecture • Benefit from using charts, maps, notes, and flash cards when studying

o Auditory Learners :- • Prefer to hear information spoken. Can absorb a lecture with little effort • May not need careful notes to learn.. Often avoid eye contact in order to concentrate • May read aloud to themselves • Like background music when they study

o Tactile or Kinesthetic Learners:-  • Prefer touch as their primary mode for taking in information . • In traditional lecture situations, they should write out • important facts • Create study sheets connected to vivid examples • Role-playing can help them learn and remember important ideas May benefit by using manipulatives

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