The Multiple Intelligence Theory

Speaking about intelligence .. 

Dear Teachers,

      You need to know that , for those students who score low in math for example , that doesn't mean to assume they will never be good in math- maybe they need to activate different pathways to understanding math such as through music or movement. Understanding our strengths and weaknesses can help us improve and grow in all areas. 

That's why the MI ( Multiple Intelligence ) theory is so important , the Multiple Intelligence ( MI )theory is a theory that was published in 1983 by Dr .Howard Gardner in his book ( Frames of Mind ) , he proposed an entirely new way of looking at intelligence  he propose that humans are intelligent in many different ways, and each type of intelligence is correlated to a specific area of the brain and corresponds with certain personal skills and preferences  He explored many possibilities for the different types of intelligence  and after many years of research and study. he settled on the eight multiple types of intelligence that we mentioned in the previous post .. 

and here are they again to remember them , and a simple expression next to each of them to make it easy for you and for students to understand their meaning .. ( MY STUDENTS  ! .. do they have to know their type of intelligence !!! ?? ) .. 

yes of course ! , your student should proudly know his type of intelligence , this is a simple message that has a great meaning for him that ( every one is intelligent including him of course !  :)  ) 

Again the eight types of intelligence are :

Intelligence Areas          =      Smart Words 

Verbal - Linguistic                Word Smart

Visual - Spatial                     Art Smart

Mathematical - Logical         Math Smart

Musical - Rhythmic               Music Smart 

Bodily - Kinesthetic              Body Smart

Naturalist                             Nature Smart 

Interpersonal                        People Smart

Intrapersonal                        Self Smart 

Now , the important question comes ... how would i recognize the ( MI ) of my students in the classroom .. 

actually there are many ways, starting by direct observation , passing through experimental applications during students' application for different kinds of activities , ending by applying surveys .. 

There are a number of ready made surveys , contact me by sending an e-mail to ( guideofteaching@gmail.com) and i will be happy sending you the one that i have , actually it is convenient for grade levels between 4-8 , the student survey is not scientific or researched - based in any way . it was created because the famous surveys are too long and complicated , to keep it simple , the survey includes just 3 descriptive statements for each of the eight areas As a result , the survey may not be a particularly accurate assessment for many students but for sure it is an indicator. That's why direct observation during classes and during students' performance to different types of activities are really important to support the survey's result.

later on , we will speak about different ideas of teaching using the MI theory. 

Good luck :)