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General Characteristics A strong sense of self characterizes those with a high level of intrapersonal intelligence. These people feel deeply, can identify those feelings, and can express those feelings. Curricula Planning ·         Individualized teaching ·         Independent study ·         Self-esteem building ·         Private place for studying ·         Goal-setting lessons Tools ·         Self-checking materials ·         Journals TeachingContinueContinue reading “Intrapersonal Intelligence”

General Characteristics Those individuals who appropriately and frequently hone in on others’ feelings, display empathy towards others, and interact with others are gifted with interpersonal intelligence. A tenderhearted child may often be in tears on behalf of others. Curricula Planning ·         Cooperative learning ·         Peer tutoring ·         Social gatherings ·         Simulations ·         Apprenticeships ·         AcademicContinueContinue reading “Interpersonal Intelligence”

General Characteristics People who exhibit a strong inclination to musical intelligence embody the definite pitch, rhythm, and timbre aspects of music. They love to listen to music, and they love to create (on different levels) music. They usually have strong emotional reactions to certain music as well. Curricula Planning ·         Raps ·         Music ·         FactsContinueContinue reading “Musical Intelligence”

General Characteristics People displaying bodily-kinesthetic intelligence can “use one’s body in highly differentiated and skilled ways, for expressive as well as goal-directed purposes,” (Gardner 1993, pg. 206). You may recognize them as the boys with ants in their pants or the girls who dance from room to room. Curricula Planning ·         Hands-on learning ·         DramaContinueContinue reading “Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence”

General Characteristics “Central to spatial intelligence are the capacities to perceive the visual world accurately, to perform transformations and modifications upon one’s initial perceptions, and to be able to recreate aspects of one’s visual experience, even in the absence of relevant physical stimuli,” (Gardner 1993, pg. 173). Curricula Planning ·         Visual presentations ·         Art ·        ContinueContinue reading “Spatial Intelligence”

General Characteristics The logical-mathematical intelligence has at its roots “a confrontation with the world of objects,” (Gardner 1993, pg. 129). People displaying a high level of logical-mathematical intelligence can usually perform calculate arithmetic problems very quickly, even advanced problems. A high affinity for scientific endeavors also falls into this category. These individuals are attracted toContinueContinue reading “Logical-Mathematical Intelligence”

General Characteristics A person with a high degree of linguistic intelligence displays “a sensitivity to the meaning of words . . . a sensitivity to the order among words . . . a sensitivity to the sounds, rhythms, inflections, and meters of words . . . and a sensitivity to the different functions of language,”ContinueContinue reading “Linguistic Intelligence”

What are multiple intelligences (MI)? A: “Human beings possess a range of capacities and potentials—multiple intelligences—that, both individually and in consort, can be put to many productive uses,” (Gardner, 1999, pg. 4). Why should we think about MI? A: Students learn more difficult (for them) academic subjects better when teachers use their primary intelligences toContinueContinue reading “Multiple Intelligences: FAQ”

So, we’re not all Einsteins or Shakespeares. Does that mean we’re all stupid? No, of course not! After all, if Einstein’s IQ were measured by his ability to write sonnets, he would not be considered intelligent. Likewise, if Shakespeare were to be tested on the theory of relativity, he would fail. This improbable idea justContinueContinue reading “Multiple Intelligences: Introduction”