There are nine types of Intelligences as given by Prof. Howard Gardner in his book Frames of Mind published in the year 1983. There have been various research papers published based on the Multiple Intelligence theory. The MI theory proposes that every child is unique and possesses different proportions of each of these Intelligence types. For example, as child may be a nature lover, a very good sports person at the same time it is possible that he has interest in music as well. In the Educational institutes only two intelligence types are tested that is Logical Mathematical and Linguistic intelligence. The parents are still unaware of this fact and are pushing their children to compete for a high score in these two intelligence types only.
We at Edubuk have developed a Test (MIIT Screening) Multiple Intelligence, Interest and Talent to find out what each child is genius at.
Given below is a short description of each of the nine Intelligence Types:
1) Linguistic Intelligence (Word Smart)
This refers to the ability to use, write and speak words effectively. Individuals with high Linguistic Intelligence have developed auditory skills and often think in words. They like reading, writing stories or poetry etc. This intelligence type is most prevalent in successful writers, speakers, poets, journalists etc.
2) Naturalistic Intelligence (Nature Smart)
This refers to the ability to differentiate between living things and other features of nature like different types of rocks, plants, clouds, animals, flowers, environmental patterns etc. This intelligence type is most prevalent in archaeologists, zoologists, botanists, geologists etc.
3) Logical Mathematical Intelligence (Number and Reasoning Smart)
This refers to the ability to think logically, analyse problems, and perform mathematical calculations. Individuals with high Logical Mathematical Intelligence like to experiment, solve puzzles, write computer software programs etc. This intelligence type is most prevalent in scientists, engineers, computer experts, accountants, statisticians, analysts etc.
4) Interpersonal Intelligence (People Smart)
This refers to the ability to interact and relate with others in an effective way. Individuals with high Interpersonal Intelligence have many friends, can easily connect with strangers, and have empathy for others. This intelligence type is most prevalent in HR professionals, mediators, leaders, counsellors, politicians, sales-people etc.
5) Visual-Spatial Intelligence (Picture Smart)
This refers to the ability to visualise things in different ways and understand the relationship between images and its meanings clearly. Individuals with high Visual-Spatial Intelligence think in terms of pictures, like to draw paintings, read maps, create graphics, photographs, 3D models etc. This intelligence type is most prevalent in artists, designers, cartoonists, story-boarders, architects, photographers, sculptors etc.
6) Musical Intelligence (Music Smart)
This refers to the ability to recognise and reproduce different musical tones, rhythms and sounds. This intelligence type is most prevalent in singers, composers, DJ's, music producers, piano tuners, acoustic engineers etc.
7) Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence (Body Smart)
This refers to the ability to use the body in a balanced, co-ordinated and structured manner. Individuals with high Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence have keen sense of body awareness and communicates well with their body-language and movements like in dancing and sports activities. This intelligence type is most prevalent in dancers, actors, athletes, stage performers, fire-fighters etc.
8) Intrapersonal Intelligence (Self Smart)
This refers to the ability to be self-aware and understand oneself. Individuals with high Intrapersonal Intelligence understand one’s own interests, goals, shy away from others, possess strong will and confidence. This intelligence type is most prevalent in psychologists, therapists, counsellors, entrepreneurs etc.
9) Existential Intelligence (Life Smart)
This refers to one’s willingness to know about human existence such as meaning of life, why we die, existence of life after birth, existence of God, where Heaven is etc. This intelligence type is most prevalent in yoga gurus, Meta physicists, psychologists, meditation gurus etc.
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