MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES ~ 8
WAYS OF LEARNING & KNOWING
In this section of the digital
portfolio, I will provide evidence of my growth in each of the eight areas.
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The benefit of looking at our strengths
and areas of need through the perspective of Howard Gardner's Theory
of Multiple Intelligences is that we
have a much broader understanding of our successes than when we
look simply through the narrow lens of
standard academics which cover the linguistic & logical/mathematical skills.
The world rewards us for our development in at least six other major areas as
well.
A person in possession of linguistic intelligence enjoys wordplay, is easily able to express her/himself, reads voraciously, possesses an excellent vocabulary, is a competent debater, a teacher or instructor who can convey complex information with ease, can "think aloud", and is able to readily absorb information when listening to other people at lectures or seminars, or on audio cassettes, and the radio. Such people can easily make good progress through the words being imprinted on their mind, as a guide to subsequently moving ahead.
Here are examples of my linguistic intelligence:
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Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
People equipped with logical-mathematical
intelligence are typically competent with "number crunching", and good at details
and analysis. Mathematics and science figured as favourite subjects in school,
they are systematic in their behaviour and are able to locate specific examples
to substantiate a general point of view. They enjoy wrestling with brainteasers
and tend to follow a step-by-step approach to problem solving. Their strength
lies in discerning patterns and relationships between objects and numbers.
Here are examples of my logical-mathematical intelligence:
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A musical intelligence enables people to
exhibit a good sense of rhythm. They are generally able to sing on key, play
a musical instrument, and even identify the sounds of diverse musical instruments.
Their "musical memory" tends to be good and often, they are able to recall a
tune after hearing it just a few times. Life for the musically intelligent is
meaningless without music, which evokes emotions and images to comprise a meaningful
tapestry that is their identity. Such people often hum a tune, or tap their
feet to the beat of a melody or some commercial jingle.
Here are examples of my musical intelligence:
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People with this intelligence are able to perceive the world in three (or more?) dimensions. The intricate inter-relationships and of networks and systems, the disposition of items in space, are recognised readily by individuals having a good visual-spatial intelligence. Such people can read maps and charts, plans and drawings, jigsaws and mazes. They have a good sense of direction.
Their note taking and note-making usually
includes colour and imagery. They prefer reading material that is heavily illustrated,
are inveterate doodlers, and have great perceptual and visualisation skills
in drawing, where accuracy is often essential. People equipped with this intelligence
easily undertake DIY activities, or work that involves stripping down and reassembling
components. In school, this intelligence leads to a preference of geometry over
algebra.
Here are examples of my visual-spacial intelligence:
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Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence
This intelligence accords the ability to
engage competently in sports, dancing, work and any area where physical mobility
is necessary. Such people also enjoy trekking, swimming, gymnastics, the rough
and tumble of play and generally the physical sensation of using their body.
They are also adept at "do it yourself: activities, and exhibit a need to physically
touch or handle something where such manipulation leads to greater understanding
of the subject under scrutiny. Other activities enjoyed through this intelligence
are handicrafts, sculpture and using hand gestures to express themselves. Such
people are literally "hands on" types who would not bother much about systematically
going through an instruction manual prior to tackling a new learning experience.
Here are examples of my bodily-kinesthetic intelligence:
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Quiet, reflective, introspective traits emerge form this intelligence,
where an individual is happy in his own company. People with this intelligence
are independent thinkers, who possess a realistic notion of their own strengths
and weaknesses. Self-development and self-fulfilment arise from the awareness
generated by such people about who they are and where they are going. Their
goals and visions are usually clear and attained through self-directed actions.
These people usually consider "doing their own thing".
Here are examples of my intrapersonal intelligence:
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People in possession of this intelligence
are good at communicating with others, and often excel at sales, marketing,
politics, teaching, training, facilitating and mediating. They enjoy being in
the company of other people, either in connection with work or socially. Team
sports are preferred to individual ones such as swimming and running. These
individuals would commonly have several, very close friends, and are sympathetic
to helping others. They exhibit no hesitation in taking the lead, but also prefer
to discuss problems with others in preference to going it alone.
Here are examples of my interpersonal intelligence:
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The latest entry into the classification
of intelligence includes everyone to some extent or another. People in possession
of a naturalist intelligence
like or keep pets, they are au fait with the elements of nature - trees, flowers,
plants - and are able to understand
and maintain interest in the principal global environmental issues that have
dominated the consciousness of humanity
recently. They possess a good knowledge of the functions of the body, and usually
live healthy lives in accordance with this knowledge. Interest in the origins
of the universe, the evolution of life, social issues leading to the development
of humanity and the preservation of life on our planet, figure prominantly in
our consciousness through this intelligence.
Here are examples of my naturalistic intelligence:
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