The most popular intelligence theory was Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory. This theory breaks down the different intelligences into multiple categories, such as: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalistic. Gardner believes that each one of these skills is operated by a specific part of the brain. The linguistic, logical-mathematical and spatial intelligences are more obvious for people to see and relate too. The others are a little more difficult.
I relate to this one the most because I'm not linguistic, logical-mathematical or spatial. I'm very interpersonal and intrapersonal. I can get along with anybody and I'm really good at presenting things and being in charge, but I also understand myself and my abilities completely. Gardner's theory helps me because it gives me detail about how my brain functions in this area of my life and what I can do with these advantages.
I remember as a child being somewhat shy, but being able to tackle anything I had to do. As I've gotten older, I've outgrown my shyness and become more outgoing. This theory has shown in me personally that you can use these intelligences to grow as a person and in your capabilities.
I think that knowing about this theory will help me as a teacher because I will most likely be able to identify the different intelligences in my students personally. If I am able to determine this, then I can help them to improve their weaknesses and encourage their strengths. I can also pair students with different intelligences together to help each other too.
I relate to this one the most because I'm not linguistic, logical-mathematical or spatial. I'm very interpersonal and intrapersonal. I can get along with anybody and I'm really good at presenting things and being in charge, but I also understand myself and my abilities completely. Gardner's theory helps me because it gives me detail about how my brain functions in this area of my life and what I can do with these advantages.
I remember as a child being somewhat shy, but being able to tackle anything I had to do. As I've gotten older, I've outgrown my shyness and become more outgoing. This theory has shown in me personally that you can use these intelligences to grow as a person and in your capabilities.
I think that knowing about this theory will help me as a teacher because I will most likely be able to identify the different intelligences in my students personally. If I am able to determine this, then I can help them to improve their weaknesses and encourage their strengths. I can also pair students with different intelligences together to help each other too.