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Running Head : Gardner 's Eight Intelligences

Gardner 's Eight Intelligences

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Gardner 's Eight Intelligences

Dr . Howard Gardner , in 1983 , with the theory of multiple intelligences in 1983 , proposed that intelligence is a wider phenomena , including eight different intelligences . In general educational system , only lingual , logical and visual intelligences are focused , as means to enhance students ' learning capacity , whereas it should be a mixture of all the intelligences , so that students ' holistic development can take place (Sternberg , 1998

Linguistic intelligence emphasizes on learners capacity to

understand words (speech and language (Sternberg , 1998 . Reading and /or listening to a story is always a best tool to make children of young age understand the subject matter and comprehend the underlined morals

Logical Intelligence focuses on numbers and mathematical expressions Activities involving quantity analysis , puzzles and sequencing would be very beneficial in this respect (Dickinson , 1996

Visual Intelligence is the one , which involves observing and analyzing the environment using graphic tools . Teachers can strengthen students spatial intelligence by using illustrative charts and books in their classrooms . Moreover , teachers can include drawings , calligraphy , and use of colors in their plans (Dickinson , 1996

In addition to that , teachers can strengthen learners ' physical capacity by incorporating field trips , dancing , various sports and games in their lesson plans to stress on Kinesthetic Intelligence (Dickinson , 1996

Musical Intelligence can be part of everyday classroom activities when teachers use poems , singing , melodies , and assisting children in learning some musical instrument

Interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences involve communicating...