Gardener proposed his theory of Multiple Intelligence in 1983, in his book, “Frames of Mind” where he stated that Human Intelligence has various forms. He talked about eight different forms of Human Intelligence:
- Linguistic or Verbal Intelligence – This intelligence talks about people being language smart. These people are very good with expression of their emotions in written and spoken forms. They can communicate effectively and express themselves like no-one. They may master a number of different languages at the same time. Their thought processes in the form of words. They are very good orators, and become popular/famous in the areas of linguistic profession. They may turn out to be great poets, writers, leaders as they influence people with their charismatic orations.
- Spatial/Visual Intelligence – This intelligence leads to the way an individual, sees and interprets pictures in a wide space. These people can visualize the pattern in big space. Individuals in the profession of space craft, sculpture, direction etc. can foresee the available space and visualize the utilization in a creative and innovative manner. They think in the form of pictures.
- Mathematical/Logical Intelligence – These people are numerically and reasoning intelligent. They can very easily find solutions to mathematical problems. They can arrange and rearrange the given issue at hand and arrive at a logical solution. They have the analytical ability to foresee the issue at hand from different angles and suggest a solution. Their creativity is really high and they tend to act as problem solver.
- Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intelligence – This intelligence is related to using the full body or a part of it in an effective manner. Kinesthetic intelligence has been divided further in two areas. The full body and the fine motor skills. The people have the ability to use full body in an intelligent manner like players, dancers etc. The other group is expert in using body parts like fingers, wrist etc. in an effective way.
- Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence – These people are music smart. They respond to rhythm very quickly. They are good with performing music, composition and appreciation of musical stuff. They have a thought process in musical terms, rhythmic patterns and they are great composers.
- Interpersonal Intelligence – These people are good at forming connect with people around them. Interpersonal skills are between people, initiating comfortable conversation, forming bond and finding it easy to connect with people.
- Intrapersonal Intelligence–Intra personal smart are individuals who connect with themselves very nicely, they know their strengths, weaknesses and areas of improvement. They are known to be self aware regarding their desires, motives, intensions moods etc.
- Naturalistic/Nature Smart – These people are good with the natural stuff, they appreciate the flora and fauna, and love to spend time in natural environment. They like to choose a profession close to the natural environment. They have lots of ideas to bring nature in close proximity with people.
Dr. Harsh, is a Professor in a leading management institute. He is a learner and a practitioner of Harvard Gardner’s multiple intelligence. He is so much influenced by Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory, that he has tried to mold and modify his institute’s setting to foster the various types of intelligence in his students.
His institute is bright and beautiful, and corridor walls are full of paintings quoting motivational quotes. These painting not only beautify the walls but also, give food for thought to the students and help them to introspect their own purpose and motive of life. This will help them to identify the very existence of their life in long run. There are beautiful plants in the corridor which not only give scenic beauty to the space but also, adds oxygen to the environment and connect students to nature.
The institute has an area for recreational activities, reading rooms, common rooms, gym etc. The reading area has comfy chairs, couches and bean bags. The professor believes that having these areas in an academic setup helps the student for see the broader picture of life, helps the students to try their hands in all these areas and get a hands on experience in experimenting various interest and activities. Because as per Gardner, humans possess eight different areas of intelligence. But, unfortunately our academic system, does not expose our young minds to all the areas. Professor believes it’s a must for the younger lot to expose them to all of these, and give them a choice to move forward and explore in detail their interest area.
Q. In the context of above case, do we all feel the need for practically implementing the concept of Multiple Intelligence in our academic setting, which is skewed more towards academic or logical intelligence?
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