Multiple intelligences

Write your own definition of intelligence in your own words:

Who proposed Multiple Intelligences?

• Lev Vygotski

• Jean Piaget

• Howard Gardner

• David Ausubel

Answer explanation

This theory suggests that traditional psychometric views of intelligence are too limited.

This theory was first outlined in 1983, in the book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, where it´s suggested that all people have different kinds of "intelligences."

In order to capture the full range of abilities and talents that people possess, the theory consists that people but have many kinds of intelligence.

Write the Multiple Intelligences proposed by Gardner:

People with this intelligence are good at visualizing things. These individuals are often good with directions as well as maps, charts, videos, and pictures.

• Musical Intelligence

• Visual-Spatial Intelligence

• Intrapersonal Intelligence

• Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

People with this intelligence are good at reasoning, recognizing patterns, and logically analyzing problems. These individuals tend to think conceptually about numbers, relationships, and patterns.

• Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

• Naturalistic Intelligence

• Interpersonal Intelligence

• Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

Add different colors to the brain´s picture by making different divisions according to Gardner's multiple intelligences.

NOTE: Follow the extra information to color the brain.

°Orange: Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

°Purple: Musical Intelligence

°Green: Naturalistic Intelligence

°Yellow: Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence

°Blue: Visual-Spatial Intelligence

°Red: Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

°Pink: Interpersonal Intelligence

°Sky blue: Intrapersonal Intelligence|

Write at least 3 characteristics of people with musical intelligence:

People with this intelligence are good at being aware of their own emotional states, feelings, and motivations. They tend to enjoy self-reflection and analysis, including daydreaming, exploring relationships with others, and assessing their personal strengths.

• Intrapersonal Intelligence

• Naturalistic Intelligence

• Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence

• Interpersonal Intelligence

People with this intelligence are good at body movement, performing actions, and physical control. They tend to have excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity:

• Visual-Spatial Intelligence

• Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

• Intrapersonal Intelligence

• Interpersonal Intelligence

In which of the intelligences do you consider you have developed abilities and talents?

According to your answer, explain why.

Answer explanation

Remember that you can have more than one intelligence!