Not 3 intelligences, but 8?!

So last time we talked about Robert Sternberg and the Triarchic Theory. Specifically, Sternberg states that it is important to have three types of intelligences: creative, analytical, and practical. Well, a Mr. Howard Gardner has a similar mindset to Sternberg. Howard Gardner is an American psychologist whose focus is also on intelligence and cognitive ability, much like Sternberg. Just like Sternberg is known for his Triarchic Theory, Gardner is known for his proposed "Eight Intelligences."

LINGUISTIC

This type of intelligence focuses mainly on words and language. People with strong linguistic minds are often good public speakers, but also have highly developed hearing skills. These people often enjoy books, writing, and word games.

MATHEMATICAL

I can truthfully say that I do not have a strong mathematical intelligence. I don't like math at all. I could never understand why when math is supposed to be numbers, why do we pull 

letters into? (a + b = c?) Anyway, there are people out there who excel in mathematics. Mathematical thinkers are the opposite of linguistic intellects. Mathematical people love numbers over words. While linguist intellects learn about a subject by reading and hearing about details, mathematical intellects may come to focus on details later and focus on the subject itself first. This is because mathematical people are more likely to calculate and reason with a subject. They are often better off experimenting with a subject rather than just being told about. 

MUSICAL

Again, musical intelligence is not my thing. I know several people that are very, very talented musicians. They can express themselves with music and songs better than just words. These types of people can pick up on rhythm and beats better than anyone without a strong musical intelligence. Often, these people can study better with music in the background. To learn a new subject, strong musical intellects may make up a new song or rhythm to help themselves remember. 

SPATIAL

If I had to identify with any of these intelligences, I would guess that it would be spatial and linguistic. Spatial thinkers like anything visual. They learn best through anything that they can put their eyes on. Notice that the picture I use for spatial is a paint pallet. While spatial thinkers may like to paint, they may also enjoy other craft activities. I know that as a spatial thinker, I love to draw and paint, but I also enjoy just crafts in general. I enjoy crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and just about anything else, which carries us to bodily-kinesthetic...

BODILY-KINESTHETIC

Just like I mentioned above, those with strong spatial intelligences may also have strong kinesthetic intelligence. Some people do, some people don't. People with strong kinesthetic intelligence like movement. They are often dancers, actors/actresses, or athletes. However, these type of people like making things or using their hands, so if you have a crafty spatial thinker, see what they like to do. If they enjoy more of just drawing or painting, they may stay in that spatial thinking range. If they like more hands on activities (like crocheting or embroidery), they would actually fall in this range as well.

INTRAPERSONAL

This picture is not to say that intrapersonal intellects are self-absorabant or narcissistic. These type of people may just be more introverted, but also more shy. They tend to understand themselves better than others. These type of people may not enjoy things such as group projects or big parties/get-togethers. These type of people are independent (the most so out of all these learners). These learners are in tune with THEIR feelings and work best by themselves.

INTERPERSONAL

These type of people are the exact opposite of intrapersonal intellects. They work better in groups and are more extroverted. These intellects are very people-oriented and may actually be able to read and understand OTHERS' emotions before their own. They focus better when they are together with others rather than by themselves. Group projects, parties, or get-togethers are where these people let their personality shine.

NATURALISTIC

These intellects are often more concerned with the environment and other organisms over humans. They tend to connect new subjects with animals and or the environment. These type of people often strive in science-related subjects, and may connect other subjects back to science.

And THAT is Gardner's 8 Intelligences! Gardner states that it is important to have a good mix of these, but often people strive in one particular area based on their personality. Try to see where you fit in!

That's all I've got for today! Check back next time for a look at creativity!

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