| No longer will
"You're dumb," "You're stupid," or IQ jokes
be cut downs because our next stop is Howard Gardner.
Gardner is a professor at Harvard University and he believes that
there isn't just one type of smart (or intelligence). There are
actually 8! And the coolest part of all is that
everybody has their own strengths and weaknesses. Take a
look at the 8 intelligences--or ways of being smart. |
|
| 1) |
Logistical
/ Mathematical |
| 2) |
Linquistic
(Language) |
| 3) |
Visual / Spatial |
| 4) |
Bodily-Kinesthetic |
| 5) |
Musical |
| 6) |
Interpersonal |
| 7) |
Intrapersonal |
| 8) |
Naturalist |
Now let's explain
these in plain English!
- Logistical
/ Mathematical simply means that those with strength in this
intelligence like things to be logical and straight forward. Most
of the time these folks really like math.
- Linquistic
(Language) as you guessed it is when people show strengths
in writing and speaking.
- Visual
/ Spatial. Now don't let these words freak you out--all they
mean is that people with this type of intelligence really like to
see things--they like pictures and diagrams rather than words
and paragraphs. Cool, huh?!
- Bodily-Kinesthetic.
Okay, don't let this one bother you either. People that have this
intelligence like to move around. These are the people who just can't
wait to get to PE!
- Musical
intelligence describes people who learn best with music and musical
things. Do you like to study with your headphones on? You might just
be musically smart!
- Interpersonal
and Intrapersonal are kind of opposites. Interpersonal
intelligence means that you get along great with other people--you
like talking and building relationships. Intrapersonal
intelligence is for those that prefer to be alone with their own thoughts
and like to turn inwards and communicate with themselves. Don't act
like you've never talked to yourself before! (Remember James' need
to move inward? All of this stuff is linked together!)
- Finally, Naturalist
intelligence. Those that identify with this intelligence are able
to relate well with nature and really enjoy learning outside.
Got it??
Want to see in what
ways you are smart? Click
here and take the online test to find out! Don't forget to hit your
Back button to return to this page when you are finished.
Welcome back! What
ways are you smart? Mathematical? Bodily-kinesthetic? Write it down
somewhere in case you forget!
So what do we do
with this once we've figured it all out? Well, not only are you smart
in certain areas--these are also the ways in which you learn best. Think
back to a great teacher that you have had. Let's say that your strongest
intelligence was bodily-kinesthetic. There is a strong possibility that
your great teacher stands out in your mind because he/she gave you opportunities
to move around the room and tap into you bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.
Make sense?
Let's get one thing
straight though. Even though you have your strengths--you should always
work on the other "smarts" that you not as strong in. Questions?
Let me know!
Hold on tight because
the next stop on our journey will be Coat Racks and Cobwebs.
Check back soon!
