Theory of Multiple Intelligences
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Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner developed a theory of multiple intelligences
- He identifies at least seven different types of intelligence
- This view is often known as Multiple intelligences.
- Visual likes to see pictures or diagrams
- Auditory likes to listen
- Kinaesthetic likes to use the sense of touch or movement
- Print-orientated likes to read
- Group interactive likes to interact with others
Linguistic
- good with language and manipulation of words;
- awareness of patterns;
- ability to reason;
- good memory for detail.
- brainstorming;
- discussing;
- writing;
- telling and reading stories;
- using a word-processor;
- doing puzzles, word games and memory games.
Logical/Mathematical
- good at manipulating numbers;
- selecting patterns;
- identifying relationships;
- dealing in abstract notation;
- enjoys problem solving and logic;
- values precison
- following instructions;
- problem solving;
- playing computer games;
- sequencing;
- classifying;
- predicting and hypothesising;
- analysing and interpreting data;
- using reasoning and deductive thinking.
Visual/Spatial
- good at visualising in 3D;
- can manipulate mental images;
- good at interpreting diagrams, charts and maps;
- good at designing.
- using pictures;
- drawing diagrams;
- watching videos;
- using wall displays;
- highlighting with colour;
- using computer graphics;
- using concept mapping
