Multiple Intelligence Theory

Each child is gifted – Some just have not opened it

It’s not how MUCH a child is intelligent
MIT is all about HOW the child is intelligent – So accept them
MIT expose the children to all the intelligence – So support them
MIT do not force a square peg into a round hole – So be flexible.

Dr Howard Gardner of Harvard University introduced MIT in his book – Frames of Mind

He says there are 8 ways of knowing and each has a set of core operations of the mind.
Has proposed the 9th intelligence – Spiritual or existential – which is yet to be deeply worked upon.

Eight Ways of Being Smart

Intelligence Area Is strong in: Likes to: Learns best
through:
Verbal-Linguistic - reading, writing, read, write, talk, reading, hearing and
Word Smart telling stories, memorize, work seeing words,
memorizing dates, at puzzles. speaking, writing,
thinking in words. discussing and
debating.
Math- math, reasoning, solve problems, working with
Logic Smart logic, problem- question, work patterns and
solving, patterns. with numbers, relationships,
experiment. classifying,
categorizing,
working with the
abstract.
Spatial – reading, maps, design, draw, working with pictures
Picture Smart charts, drawing, build, create, and colors,
mazes, puzzles, daydream, look visualizing, drawing.
imaging things, at pictures.
visualization.
Kinesthetic – athletics, dancing, move around, touching, moving,
Body Smart acting, crafts, using touch and talk, processing
tools. body language. knowledge through
bodily sensations.
Musical – singing, picking up sing, hum, play rhythm, melody,
Music Smart sounds, an instrument, singing, listening to
remembering listen to music. music and melodies.
melodies, rhythms.
Interpersonal – understanding have friends, talk sharing, comparing,
People Smart people, leading, to people, join relating,
organizing, groups. interviewing,
communicating, cooperating.
resolving conflicts,
selling.
Intrapersonal – understanding self, work alone, working alone, doing
Self Smart recognizing reflect, pursue self-paced projects,
strengths and interests. having space,
weaknesses, reflecting.
setting goals.
Naturalist – understanding be involved with working in nature,
Nature Smart nature, making nature, make exploring things,
distinctions, distinctions. learning about plants
identifying flora and and natural events.
fauna.