Ashlyn Hickey FCS 101 01 10 11 19 Assignment 4 1 Describe the theory of multiple intelligences Dr Howard Gardner a professor of cognition and education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education developed his theory of multiple intelligences twenty years ago Simply put Dr Gardner posits that people employ several different types of intelligence rather than one general type Gardner proposed that there are eight intelligences and has suggested the possible addition of a ninth known as existentialist intelligence a Visual Spatial Intelligence strengths are visual and spatial judgment People who are strong in visual spatial intelligence are good at visualizing things These individuals are often good with directions as well as maps charts videos and pictures Characteristics of visual spatial intelligence include enjoys reading and writing good at putting puzzles together good at interpreting pictures graphs and charts enjoys drawing painting and the visual arts and recognizes patterns easily If you re strong in visual spatial intelligence good career choices for you are Architect Artist and Engineer b Linguistic Verbal Intelligence strengths are words language and writing People who are strong in linguistic verbal intelligence are able to use words well both when writing and speaking These individuals are typically very good at writing stories memorizing information and reading Characteristics of linguistic verbal intelligence include good at remembering written and spoken information enjoys reading and writing good at debating or giving persuasive speeches able to explain things well often uses humor when telling stories If you re strong in linguistic verbal intelligence good career choices for you are Writer journalist Lawyer and Teacher c Logical Mathematical Intelligence Strengths Analyzing problems and mathematical operations People who are strong in logical mathematical intelligence are good at reasoning recognizing patterns and logically analyzing problems These individuals tend to think conceptually about numbers relationships and patterns Characteristics of logical mathematical intelligence include Excellent problem solving skills enjoys thinking about abstract ideas likes conducting scientific experiments good at solving complex computations If you re strong in logical mathematical intelligence good career choices for you are Scientist Mathematician Computer programmer Engineer and Accountant d Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence Strengths Physical movement motor control Those who have high bodily kinesthetic intelligence are said to be good at body movement performing actions and physical control People who are strong in this area tend to have excellent hand eye coordination and dexterity Characteristics of bodily kinesthetic intelligence include good at dancing and sports enjoys creating things with his or her hands excellent physical coordination tends to remember by doing rather than hearing or seeing If you re strong in bodily kinesthetic intelligence good career choices for you are Dancer Builder Sculptor and Actor e Musical Intelligence Strengths Rhythm and music People who have strong musical intelligence are good at thinking in patterns rhythms and sounds They have a strong appreciation for music and are often good at musical composition and performance Characteristics of musical intelligence include enjoys singing and playing musical instruments recognizes musical patterns and tones easily good at remembering songs and melodies rich understanding of musical structure rhythm and notes If you re strong in musical intelligence good career choices for you are Musician Composer Singer Music teacher and Conductor f Interpersonal Intelligence Strengths Understanding and relating to other people Those who have strong interpersonal intelligence are good at understanding and interacting with other people These individuals are skilled at assessing the emotions motivations desires and intentions of those around them Characteristics of interpersonal intelligence include Good at communicating verbally skilled at nonverbal communication sees situations from different perspectives creates positive relationships with others good at resolving conflict in groups If you re strong in interpersonal intelligence good career choices for you are Psychologist Philosopher Counselor Salesperson and Politician g Intrapersonal Intelligence h Strengths Introspection and self reflection i Individuals who are strong in intrapersonal intelligence are good at being aware of their own emotional states feelings and motivations They tend to enjoy self reflection and analysis including daydreaming exploring relationships with others and assessing their personal strengths 5 j Characteristics k Characteristics of intrapersonal intelligence include l Good at analyzing his or her strengths and weaknesses m Enjoys analyzing theories and ideas n Excellent self awareness o Clearly understands the basis for his or her own motivations and feelings p Potential Career Choices q If you re strong in intrapersonal intelligence good career choices for you are r Philosopher s Writer t Theorist u Scientist v 8 w Naturalistic Intelligence x Strengths Finding patterns and relationships to nature y Naturalistic is the most recent addition to Gardner s theory and has been met with more resistance than his original seven intelligences According to Gardner individuals who are high in this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are often interested in nurturing exploring the environment and learning about other species These individuals are said to be highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments 1 z Characteristics aa Characteristics of naturalistic intelligence include bb Interested in subjects such as botany biology and zoology cc Good at categorizing and cataloging information easily dd May enjoy camping gardening hiking and exploring the outdoors ee Doesn t enjoy learning unfamiliar topics that have no connection to nature ff Potential Career Choices gg If you re strong in naturalistic intelligence good career choices for you are hh Biologist ii Conservationist jj Gardener kk Farmer Use the assessment on the Multiple Intelligences web site to assess your own personal learning style 2 What areas were identified as your strengths and weaknesses Does this match up with what you knew or thought you knew about yourself Be specific Does it seem to match with traits required for your major career choice