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HOW INTELLIGENT ARE YOU?

by Dr May Custureri

Do you know that we are all intelligent in different ways? We have all these intelligences, but sometimes we are stronger in one than another. We can make the other intelligences stronger by practicing; however, we may still be stronger in certain intelligences than in others.

Psychologist Howard Gardner identified seven strong intelligences, and he is identifying even more. These are the ways in which some people show they are smart:

LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE

• People with strong linguistic intelligence read, speak and write well.
• Some of them become writers, teachers, actors, lawyers, poets, or speakers
• The authors of the books you read have linguistic intelligence
• They like word games like scrabble
• Example: Charles Dickens

LOGICAL MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE

• People with logical mathematical intelligence have strong math skills, and they are strong in investigating and in figuring out how to do things logically
• Some of them are math teachers or scientists or engineers
• Some of them like to work on puzzles or write games
• Example: Albert Einstein

SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE

• These people understand space
• They make good architects, engineers, space engineers, navigators, surgeons, graphic artists, pilots, sculptors, and photographers
• They understand dimensions
• Some of them like to work on three dimensional games
• Example: Frank Lloyd Wright

MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE

• These people understand rhythm and music
• They may become musicians, composers, or singers or conductors.
• Some just understand music and like to dance or sing.
• They like to listen to music.
• Example: Mozart

KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE

• These people are good at using their body to create things or to move in ways that require kinesthetic skill.
• Some are skilled in sports or on creating or solving problems through their fingers and hands.
• Some are actors, dancers, athletes, or technicians.
• People who need this skills may also be fashion designers, sculptors, craftsmen, mechanics or surgeons.
• They like to make things or to show skill by moving. Some like athletic games; others like to work with materials like clay or thick paint. Some like to fix things.
• Example: Michael Jordan

INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE

• This intelligence is shown by people who seem to understand others and to be able to work with them.
• They can be psychologists, political people, leaders, salespersons, actors, or people who interview others.
• Example: Oprah Winfrey

INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE

• This is the ability to understand yourself and why you do things.
• You can understand what you really want in life.
• You can understand what you’re afraid of.
• You can understand the kinds of intelligence you have.
• You can understand how to increase your own skills.
• You can use all the information you have about yourself to do things to succeed at what you want to do.
• Example: Successful people

NOW, CAN YOU GUESS WHICH INTELLIGENCE IS BEST?
WELL, THEY ARE ALL IMPORTANT. Without the intelligence of all these people, the world would be a boring place, we would not have all the beautiful things in the world or all the science or healers or technology or recreation.

CAN YOU INCREASE YOUR INTELLIGENCE IN ANY ONE AREA?
You can increase your skill, and that demonstrates that your intelligence in that area has increased.

WHICH SKILLS ARE MOST VALUED IN SCHOOL?
It seems that verbal and mathematical intelligence are graded the most.

SO, WHAT CAN YOU DO?
You can increase your skills in the academic areas using learning styles that come from where you have strengths and intelligences. Read the section on LEARNING STYLES

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LEARNING STYLES:  HOW DO YOU LEARN BEST?

There are three main Learning Styles: 

VISUAL learners  learn best when they see things.  Colors, patterns and shapes make an impact on them, and they remember them.  These learners remember better when they read or see something. 

AUDITORY learners listen very well.  Whatever they hear makes a strong impact on them.  Much classroom learning depends on listening, but very few people are strong in this learning style.

HAPTIC (or Kinesthetic) learners have skills that help them learn or solve problems physically or by moving.

WHY SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR LEARNING STYLE? 

You can be more successful if you learn how to save time by studying through the strengths in your learning style.  There are strategies that help visual learners, auditory learners and haptic learners.

CAN YOU HAVE STRENGTHS IN MORE THAN ONE LEARNING STYLE?

Yes, many people may be visua/haptic   or visual/auditory  or auditory/haptic   a combination of all three.

WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN?  

It means that you can use any style that is helpful for you, or it means that you CAN strengthen your learning in other styles by using some strategies to do so.

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF YOUR LEARNING STYLES.

VISUAL LEARNERS

AUDITORY LEARNERS  (They learn well by listening)

1. Studying: 
   • When studying with note cards, say the words aloud.
   • Study with other people when you can.  Discuss ideas together.  Make sure you are not distracted.  Quiz each other orally.
   • Use the tape recorder when studying for a test.  Say a word, wait a few seconds, then say the definition or the answer.  When studying, listen to the word and say the answer in the pause you made when recording; then check your answer with the answer on the tape.
   • Listen to soft music when you learn, not to loud or distracting music.
   • Make jingles of important information to help you remember.
2. Listening and speaking to remember
   • Listen carefully in class.  When you go home, recite your information into a tape recorder.
   • Tape record lectures if possible.
   • Highlight important points in your notes.  Say these important points aloud to remember them.

   • When previewing a book, recite the parts you are previewing.

   • When scheduling your assignments, write them out and recite them.

HAPTIC (or KINESTHETIC) LEARNERS

1. Memorizing or studying: 
   • When memorizing, try moving around or walking.
   • With your fingers, trace words or information in the air to memorize something.  Visualize and pretend to listen to what you are trying to remember.
   • Read and listen to tapes while reading.
   • Tack notecards to a bulletin board and refer to them often as you walk pass them.
   • Take breaks every half hour or so if you need them.  Return to your task as soon as possible.  Do not use distractions.
2. Study area
   • Try studying in a different area from your usual one.  Sit on the patio for a while and visualize the information while you associate it with what you are seeing.
   • Make sure you keep your work organized.  Arrange our work area so that you have everything you need available.
   • Figure out how you study best.  Maybe you are better not  being at a desk at all times.  Maybe you can sometimes lie on your back or stomach or sit on a couch for a while.
   • On you desk, use bright decorations or a bright red desk pad to help direct your attention to your study area.
   • Have a work area that allows you to move around.  Try memorizing while jobbing, using a stationary bicycle or walking.  Say aloud what you have to memorize.
3. In class
   • If you fidget in class, try jiggling your foot or squeezing a soft ball in your pocket or moving your fingers.  Do not distract or disturb anyone else. 
     
   • Ask for a back seat if necessary. 
     

USE YOUR LEARNING STYLES TO HELP YOURSELF LEARN BETTER AND MORE QUICKLY

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