So what about the strugglers? - Part 3-
How many of us have identified ourselves as “strugglers”? For some, exploring the concept of multiple intelligence is more than just an interesting concept … it can be a journey of that involves a rebuilding of confidence has been knocked by past experiences in traditional schools—schools where academic excellence was demanded, and where some individuals didn’t feel they fitted.
If you or your child demonstrates a wide number of related skills in a particular area this may indicate that other forms of intelligence. For some parent reading this, there will be a sense of regret that the perceived value of the education they received was too narrowly focused and that their strength in what was called “non-academic” areas was somehow seen to be of little value, and maybe called a skill, but was not seen as an indication of an alternative form of “intelligence”. The statement of “…. no good at academic stuff, but being great with their hands” was one often repeated.
In this weeks newsletter I have included the other two forms of intelligence identified by an educationalist called Gardiner.
Have a
great week,
Peter
What are the types of Multiple Intelligence?
Interpersonal Intelligence
The ability to relate and understand others. These learners try to see things from other people's point of view in order to understand how they think and feel. They often have an uncanny ability to s
ense feelings, intentions and motivations. They are great organizers, although they sometimes resort to manipulation. Generally they try to maintain peace in group settings and encourage co-operation. They use both verbal (e.g. speaking) and non-verbal language (e.g. eye contact, body language) to open communication channels with others.
Their skills include:
seeing things from other perspectives (dual-perspective), listening, using empathy, understanding other people's moods and feelings, counseling, co-operating with groups, noticing people's moods, motivations and intentions, communicating both verbally and non-verbally, building trust, peaceful conflict resolution, establishing positive relations with other people.
Possible Career Paths:
Counselor, salesperson, politician, business person
Intrapersonal Intelligence
The ability to self-reflect and be aware of one's inner state of being. These learners try to understand their inner feelings, dreams, relationships with others, and strengths and weaknesses.
Their Skills include:
Recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses, reflecting and analyzing themselves, awareness of their inner feelings, desires and dreams, evaluating their thinking patterns, reasoning with themselves, understanding their role in relationship to others
Possible Career Paths:
Researchers, theorists, philosophers
Source: http://wilderdom.com/personality/L2-4GardenerMultipleIntelligences.html
There is also debate about the inclusion of a further intelligence related to individuals who display abilities such as “green fingers”.
How many of us have identified ourselves as “strugglers”? For some, exploring the concept of multiple intelligence is more than just an interesting concept … it can be a journey of that involves a rebuilding of confidence has been knocked by past experiences in traditional schools—schools where academic excellence was demanded, and where some individuals didn’t feel they fitted.
If you or your child demonstrates a wide number of related skills in a particular area this may indicate that other forms of intelligence. For some parent reading this, there will be a sense of regret that the perceived value of the education they received was too narrowly focused and that their strength in what was called “non-academic” areas was somehow seen to be of little value, and maybe called a skill, but was not seen as an indication of an alternative form of “intelligence”. The statement of “…. no good at academic stuff, but being great with their hands” was one often repeated.
In this weeks newsletter I have included the other two forms of intelligence identified by an educationalist called Gardiner.
Have a
great week,
Peter
What are the types of Multiple Intelligence?
Interpersonal Intelligence
The ability to relate and understand others. These learners try to see things from other people's point of view in order to understand how they think and feel. They often have an uncanny ability to s
ense feelings, intentions and motivations. They are great organizers, although they sometimes resort to manipulation. Generally they try to maintain peace in group settings and encourage co-operation. They use both verbal (e.g. speaking) and non-verbal language (e.g. eye contact, body language) to open communication channels with others.Their skills include:
seeing things from other perspectives (dual-perspective), listening, using empathy, understanding other people's moods and feelings, counseling, co-operating with groups, noticing people's moods, motivations and intentions, communicating both verbally and non-verbally, building trust, peaceful conflict resolution, establishing positive relations with other people.
Possible Career Paths:
Counselor, salesperson, politician, business person
Intrapersonal Intelligence
The ability to self-reflect and be aware of one's inner state of being. These learners try to understand their inner feelings, dreams, relationships with others, and strengths and weaknesses.
Their Skills include:
Recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses, reflecting and analyzing themselves, awareness of their inner feelings, desires and dreams, evaluating their thinking patterns, reasoning with themselves, understanding their role in relationship to others
Possible Career Paths:
Researchers, theorists, philosophers
Source: http://wilderdom.com/personality/L2-4GardenerMultipleIntelligences.html
There is also debate about the inclusion of a further intelligence related to individuals who display abilities such as “green fingers”.
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