HOWARD GARDNERS MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE THEORY
There are at least seven different ways in which people perceive the world. Every individual’s level of understanding is different from the other. The verbal-linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences are the ones most frequently used in traditional school curricula. Howard Gardner proposes a more balanced curriculum that incorporates the arts, self-awareness, communication, and physical education may be useful in order to leverage the intelligences that some students may have.
Visually Smart- Thinking in terms of physical space, just as architects and sailors; very aware of their environments; they like to draw, solve jigsaw puzzles, read maps, day- dream.
Word Smart- Using words effectively; these learners have highly developed auditory skills and often comprehend in words; they like reading, playing word games, writing poetry or stories.
Bodily Smart- Use the body effectively, like a dancer or a surgeon; keen sense of body awareness; they like movement, making things, touching.
People Smart- Understanding people, interacting with others; these students learn through interaction; they have many friends, empathy for others, street smart.
Musically Smart- Showing sensitivity to rhythm and sound, these learners love music, but they are also sensitive to sounds in their environments.
Self Smart- Aware of one’s own interests, goals; these learners are in tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, strong will, confidence and opinions.
Logically Mathematically Smart- Thinking conceptually, abstractly and being able to explore patterns and relationships; they like to experiment, solve puzzles, and ask cosmic questions.
Nature Smart- Nature smart people are comfortable in and thrive in natural settings. They enjoy hobbies that involve nature like gardening and bird watching.