Gardner

Gardner

1. INTELLIGENCE

   • the ability to solve problems, or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings

2. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

   • the ability to identify, assess, and control one's own emotions, the emotions of others, and that of groups

3. a numerical expression is not an accurate depiction of human intelligence

   • there are eight disinct intelligences based on ability and skill
     • Multiple intelligences
       • VISUAL-SPATIAL
         • good at visualizing things
         • capacity to perceive the visual-spatial world and to perform transformations on one's initial perception, judgement
       • LINGUISTIC
         • ability to use words in both writing & speaking
       • LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL
         • ability to analyze a problem, recognize patterns and use reason
       • BODILY-KINESTHETIC
         • ability of physical control, body movement and performing actions
       • MUSICAL
         • ability to think in rhythm, sounds, and patterns
       • INTERPERSONAL
         • ability to understand and react with others
         • skilled at assessing the emotions, motivations, desires, and intentions of those around
       • INTRAPERSONAL
         • being aware of your own feelings, emotions, and motivations
       • NATURALISTIC
         • ability to be in tune with nature, interested in nurturing, exploring the environment, and learning more about other species
         • said to be highly aware of subtle changes to their environment
     • people may be stronger in some and weaker in others