Re[2]: multiple intelligence theory (was Genius)
- Subject: Re[2]: multiple intelligence theory (was Genius)
- From: "Isabelle Kluger" <IKluger@county.com.au>
- Date: Wed, 27 Nov 96 09:08:54 PST
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>I believe (the following is based purely on personal observation) that there
>are different types of intelligence:
>Some people are good at finding their way around and almost never get lost and
>therefore appear to have a ''spatial'' intelligence. (I really envy these
>people and any suggestions as to how I might instil a 'sense of direction'
>within myself would be most welcome.)
>Conceptual intelligence - where people can easily conceptualise and model
>events and objects in their own minds.
>Creative intelligence - the ability to 'map' abstractions from one area of
>expertise onto another and come up with something new.
<snip>
>Michael in Scotland
For anyone interested in finding out more about multiple intelligence theory,
if
you've got www access there's a v.short article at the following address:
http://www.TheCyberMom.com/playroom/backpack.html
which gives an extremely concise overview.
Basically, Dr Howard Gardner's theory is that there are seven different types
of
intelligence: linguistic, musical, logical/mathematical, spatial, bodily
kinaesthetic, intrapersonal and interpersonal.
People who apply this theory do so to improve their teaching/learning, not to
"pass" IQ tests!
Isabelle
ikluger@county.com.au
The opinions expressed here are my own