Howard Gardner came up with
a theory called Multiple Intelligence to explain the human intellect. There are
eight types of Multiple Intelligence such as; verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical,
visual/spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal and
lastly naturalistic. Every individual
possess all eight intelligence that varies by dominant intelligence. Dominants intelligences can be vary and can have
more than one dominant intelligence in an individual. Each intelligence
occupies different area in the brains. They intelligence can operate individually
or in consort.
Multiple intelligence in classroom
are in contrast of typical classroom learning where emphasizes strongly on verbal
and mathematical. Thus, Gardner's theory suggests that teachers ought to teach
broader range of talent and skill. The learning tools, strategies are
recommended to be more students engaging with the intelligences. This will result
a better learning and understanding. Having said that, a classroom of student may
perhaps be consist with diverse sets of intelligence uniquely developed within,
thus it is difficult for a teacher to accommodate all learning styles at once.
Teachers are to encourage students
assess their own intelligences as it could be handy. Such self-assessment is a
way to support the growth of intrapersonal intelligence. One's own weakness and
strengths are valued and students are encouraged to develop to think and learn
differently. Intrapersonal intelligence is valuable in many practical
endeavors, including career preparation.
Video by Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligence;
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