THE 8 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

Multiple intelligences refers to a theory describing the different ways

students learn and acquire information. These multiple intelligences range from the
use of words, numbers, pictures and music, to the importance of social interactions,
introspection, physical movement and being in tune with nature.
Multiple intelligences is a theory first posited by Harvard developmental
psychologist Howard Gardner in 1983 that suggests human intelligence can be
differentiated into eight modalities: visual-spatial, verbal-linguistic, musical-
rhythmic, logical-mathematical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic and
bodily-kinesthetic.

THE 8 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

1. Logical-mathematical intelligence
Their problem-solving ability is very striking and is often related to a type of
non-verbal intelligence, i.e. they can know the answer to a certain problem long
before they verbalize it.

2. Linguistic intelligence
Children with this type of intelligence are skilled and have preferences for
activities such as reading, talking, telling stories and jokes, writing poems,
learning languages and playing word games.

3. Spatial Intelligence
This type of intelligence shows patterns that prove the kid’s capacity to think
in three dimensions. People who develop spatial intelligence are good at solving
spatial problems such as drawing and painting, reading maps, looking at
pictures, solving mazes, or playing construction games.

4. Musical Intelligence
It is typical of children with an innate ability to learn different sounds, which
translates into a great ability to sing, listen to music, play instruments, compose
songs, enjoy concerts and follow different rhythms. This type of intelligence
may notice off-key notes that others do not and can easily memorize songs and
tunes.
5. Bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence

It is the ability to use the whole body in the expression of ideas and feelings, and the
facility in the use of the hands to transform elements. Children who show kinesthetic
intelligence are good at dancing, acting, imitating gestures or expressions, playing sports,
running, moving and jumping.

6. Intrapersonal Intelligence
It distinguishes those who know themselves best. These children like to work
independently, set goals and focus on achieving them, understand their feelings and know
their strengths and weaknesses.

7. Interpersonal Intelligence
As opposed to intrapersonal intelligence, it is common among kids that are good at
talking, working in teams, helping others, mediating conflicts and meeting new people.

8. Naturalistic intelligence
Related to the attraction towards environmental issues, plants and animals. People with
this kind of intelligence enjoy doing activities such as camping, hiking, caring for animals,
learning about nature, recycling and caring for the environment.