Overview of Gardner’s theory and its significance
The Gardner theory states there are seven different ways that people understand the world. Every person is known to have some level of each of these intelligences. It determines the best style of learning for individuals. If a person is better at learning using one certain intelligence method they should have a learning program individualized to capitalize on that strength allowing them to have and enhanced learning experience.
Summarization of each of the Seven Intelligences
Garner’s theory supposes there are seven types of intelligence or learning imbedded in people. People learn using one or more of these types of intelligence. The seven identified intelligences are linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, visual-spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalist. Linguistic intelligence involves a person having a talent for languages; logical-mathematical intelligence includes a skill for deductive reasoning and distinguishing patterns among seeming disorder; musical intelligence consists of a talent for distinguishing tones, rhythmic patterns, and pitches; bodily-kinesthetic intelligence involves the ability to synchronize mental and physical strength; visual-spatial intelligence is the capacity to visualize images of solutions to problems or puzzles; interpersonal intelligence is the skill involved in determining the true objectives in personal and business interactions; and intrapersonal intelligence is a self-reflective, introspective awareness(Alexander et al., n.d.).
Two of the “Seven Intelligences” most applicable to myself
The two intelligences that are most applicable to my life are bodily-kinesthetic and spatial. When I am painting ceramics I need to have an active imagination. I must visualize what colors to use along with what they will look like once paired together and determine if they fit the idea and purpose for the piece being painted. Along with matching the colors, the lines must be straight and the detail work has to be accurate so the piece can be enjoyed by the person being gifted with or purchasing the piece. References
Alexander, M., Clugston, W., & Tice, E. (n.d.). Learning online and achieving lifelong goals. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/books/AUEXP105.10.2
References: Alexander, M., Clugston, W., & Tice, E. (n.d.). Learning online and achieving lifelong goals. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/books/AUEXP105.10.2