Multiple intelligences Eight intelligences are Spatial Linguistic Logicalmathematical

Multiple intelligences

Eight intelligences are: • • Spatial Linguistic Logical-mathematical Bodily-kinesthetic Musical Interpersonal intrapersonal Naturalistic

Spatial • Able to visualize with the minds eye • Good with puzzles • Careers: artists, designers and architects

Linguistic • Words: spoken or written • Good at reading, writing, telling stories and memorizing words along with dates • Learns best by reading, taking notes, listening to lectures • Careers: writers, lawyers, policemen, philosophers, journalists, politicians, poets, and teachers

Logical-mathematical • Logic, abstractions, reasoning, and numbers • Reasoning capabilities, recognizing abstract patterns, scientific thinking and investigation and the ability to perform complex calculations • Careers: scientists, physicists, mathematicians, logicians, pilots, engineers, doctors, economists and philosophers

Bodily-kinesthetic • Likes moving around • Capacity to handle objects skillfully • Learns better by involving muscular movement and generally good at physical activates such as sports or dance • Careers: athletes, pilots, dancer, musicians, actors, surgeons, doctor, builders, police officers and solders.

Musical • Sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and music • May learn best via lecture • Will sometimes use songs or rhythms to learn • Careers: instrumentalists, singer, conductor, disc-jockeys, orators, writers and composers

Interpersonal • Interaction with others • Learn best by working with others and often enjoy discussions and debates • Tend to be extroverts characterized sensitivity to others moods, feelings temperament and motivations • Careers: sales, politicians, managers, teachers, social workers

Intrapersonal • Introspective and self reflective capacities, intuitive and typically introverted • Skillful at deciphering their own feelings and motivations • Deep understanding of the self; strengths and weaknesses • Careers: philosophers, psychologists, theologians, lawyers and writers

Naturalistic • Has to do with nature, nurturing and relating information to ones natural surroundings • Careers which suit those with this intelligence include naturalists, farmers and gardeners