Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His
listing was provisional. The first two have been typically valued in schools;
the next three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what
Howard Gardner called 'personal intelligences' (Gardner 1999: 41-43).
Linguistic intelligence involves sensitivity to spoken and written
language, the ability to learn languages, and the capacity to use language to accomplish
certain goals. This intelligence includes the ability to effectively use
language to express oneself rhetorically or poetically; and language as a means
to remember information. Writers, poets, lawyers and speakers are among those
that Howard Gardner sees as having high linguistic intelligence.
Logical-mathematical intelligence consists of the capacity to analyze
problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues
scientifically. In Howard Gardner's words, it entails the ability to detect
patterns, reason deductively and think logically. This intelligence is most
often associated with scientific and mathematical thinking.
Musical intelligence involves skill in the performance, composition,
and appreciation of musical patterns. It encompasses the capacity to recognize
and compose musical pitches, tones, and rhythms. According to Howard Gardner
musical intelligence runs in an almost structural parallel to linguistic
intelligence.
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence entails the potential of using one's
whole body or parts of the body to solve problems. It is the ability to use
mental abilities to coordinate bodily movements. Howard Gardner sees mental and
physical activity as related.
Spatial intelligence involves the potential to recognize and use the
patterns of wide space and more confined areas.
Interpersonal intelligence is concerned with the capacity to
understand the intentions, motivations and desires of other people. It allows
people to work effectively with others. Educators, salespeople, religious and
political leaders and counsellors all need a well-developed interpersonal
intelligence.
Intrapersonal intelligence entails the capacity to understand
oneself, to appreciate one's feelings, fears and motivations. In Howard Gardner's
view it involves having an effective working model of ourselves, and to be able
to use such information to regulate our lives.
In
Frames of Mind Howard Gardner treated the personal intelligences
'as a piece'. Because of their close association in most cultures, they are
often linked together. However, he still argues that it makes sense to think of
two forms of personal intelligence. Gardner claimed that the seven
intelligences rarely operate independently. They are used at the same time and
tend to complement each other as people develop skills or solve problems.
In essence Howard Gardner argued that he was making two essential claims
about multiple intelligences. That:
The theory is an account of human cognition in its fullness.
The intelligences provided 'a new definition of human nature, cognitively
speaking' (Gardner 1999: 44). Human beings are organisms who possess a basic
set of intelligences.
People have a unique blend of intelligences. Howard Gardner argues that the
big challenge facing the deployment of human resources 'is how to best take
advantage of the uniqueness conferred on us as a species exhibiting several
intelligences' (
ibid.: 45).
source: http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm
Now you might like to take this test. Enjoy and I hope you find useful!
http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/profesorrod/8-multiple-intelligences-test/
It was divided into two tasks A and B.Task A was a normal experiment while task B was weird.It was not an experiment it was some kind of data processing.
After the exam I thought I would get few points because at one of the tasks I had correct results but with a totally different method.So I expected little.
The following day I was demoralised but I managed to raise my morale.Anyway at the theoretical exam I thought I did ok but I hoped nothing and expected nothing I was just waiting for the results because I did not knew what the others had done.The next day we waited in our rooms for any result because we had nothing to do except watching the very boring programs on TV which we had.
The most exciting thing to do there was to eat,really,so we were the first that were coming at the cafeteria...
Anyway when I found out the results I felt little joy,I don't know why,the result was good but I felt sad simply because it marked an end.
The next day I went at the tie that lasted for five hours and 3 of the five papers I gave back empty because they were neither optics nor mechanical problems.
When I got out the bus was gone so I had to wait for five hours for the next one.Anyway I missed the festive dinner which started at seven and I got there at nine so I missed almost everything but at least I was not the only one.Two others both from Suceava arrived also at nine with me.
The next day it was the last day and we got our prises and we left at 14.00.We arrived at Suceava at 21.00 and we all went at our homes separating after 6 days together.