The Importance of Multiple Intelligence Theory 1 Background

The Importance of Multiple Intelligence Theory 1. Background of theory 2. What are multiple intelligences? 3. Contributions to Education Daw Wint Zaw Htet Assistant Lecturer Department of Educational Psychology Taunggyi Education College

1. Background of theory This theory is proposed by Harvard Psychologist Howard Gardner. He first outlined his theory in his 1983 book “Frames of Mind: Theory of Multiple Intelligence”. This theory differentiates intelligence into specific modalities. He suggested that all people have different kinds of Intelligence.

Howard Gardner (Howard Earl Gardner) Born: July 11, 1943 (age 77), Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Education: Harvard College (19611965), Harvard University (19661971) Now: an American developmental psychologist and the professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate school of Education at Harvard University.

2. What are Multiple Intelligences? Multiple intelligences represents different intellectual abilities. The theory challenges the idea of a single IQ. There are eight types of Multiple Intelligence. They are; 1. Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence 2. Logical- mathematical intelligence 3. Visual- spatial intelligence 4. Musical Intelligence 5. Naturalistic Intelligence 6. Bodily- Kinesthetic Intelligence 7. Interpersonal Intelligence 8. Intrapersonal Intelligence

1. Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence Characteristics of verbal linguistic intelligence includes: q good at remembering written and spoken information, q enjoys reading and writing, q good at debating or giving persuasive speeches, q able to explain things well, q often uses humor when telling stories. Potential Career Choices If you’re strong in linguistic verbal intelligence, good career choices for you are; q Writer/ Journalist q Lawyer q Teacher

2. Logical- mathematical intelligence Characteristics of logical mathematical intelligence includes: q excellent problem-solving skills, q q Potential Career Choices enjoys thinking about abstract ideas, likes conducting scientific experiments, good at solving complex computations enjoys to think conceptually about numbers, relationships and patterns. If you’re strong at logical-mathematical intelligence, good career choices for you are; q Scientist q Mathematician q Computer Programmer q Engineer q Accountant

3. Visual- spatial intelligence Characteristics of visual spatial intelligence includes: q enjoys reading and writing , q good at putting puzzles together, q good at interpreting pictures, graphs and charts q enjoys drawing, painting, and the visual arts q recognizes patterns easily Potential Career Choices If you’re strong at visual spatial intelligence, good career choices for you are; q Architect q Artist q Engineer

4. Musical Intelligence Characteristics of musical intelligence includes: q enjoys singing and playing musical instruments, q recognizes musical patterns and tones easily q good at remembering songs and melodies q rich understanding of musical structure, rhythm, and notes Potential Career Choices If you’re strong at musical intelligence, good career choices for you are; q Musician q Composer q Singer q Music Teacher

5. Naturalistic Intelligence Characteristics of naturalistic intelligence includes: q fond of hiking, gardening and exploring nature. q has the ability to classify patterns in nature (including animals, plants, rocks and geographical features. ) q good at measuring, charting and mapping q good at outdoor activities. Potential Career Choices If you’re strong at naturalistic intelligence, good career choices for you are; q Farmers and gardeners q Biologist q Chefs q Hunters

6. Bodily- Kinesthetic Intelligence Characteristics of bodily kinesthetic intelligence includes: q good at dancing and sports q enjoys creating things with his or her hands q excellent physical coordination q tends to remember by doing rather than hearing or seeing Potential Career Choices If you’re strong at bodily- kinesthetic intelligence, good career choices for you are; q Dancer q Builder q Sculptor q Actor q Athlete

7. Interpersonal Intelligence Characteristics of interpersonal intelligence includes: q q q good at communicating verbally skilled at nonverbal communication sees situations from different perspectives creates positive relationships with others good at resolving conflict in groups Potential Career Choices If you’re strong at interpersonal intelligence, good career choices for you are; q Psychologist q Philosopher q Counselor q Salesperson q Politician

8. Intrapersonal Intelligence Characteristics of intrapersonal intelligence includes: q good at analyzing his or her strengths and weaknesses q enjoys analyzing theories and ideas q excellent self-awareness q clearly understands the basis for his or her own motivations and feelings Potential Career Choices If you’re strong at intrapersonal intelligence, good career choices for you are; q Philosopher q Writer q Theorist q Scientist

3. Contributions to Education The theory of multiple intelligence has been successfully used in education and teaching reform in the west. Each student comes to a classroom as an individual who has developed a different type of intelligence. This means that each student has his own intelligence superiorities and weaknesses. Through this fact, the teachers can consider how easily or difficultly the students can learn and which teaching method is suitable for them. Besides, the teachers can give some instructions and guidance to the students in choosing their future career.

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