Tuesday, October 9, 2012

What Type of Learner Are You?

In our first lesson in 1º BAC this year we have been reading about Dr. Howard Gardner´s theory of 8 multiple intelligences; do you remember the intelligences he refers to?: 
  • linguistic / verbal : good with words, with spoken and written language; it involves the ability to learn languages.
  • logical / mathematical: good with math and logic; it involves being able to analyze problems logically, to carry out mathematical operations
  • musical: good with rhythm; it involves skill in the performance, composition and appreciation of musical patterns
  • bodily / kinesthetic: good with activities - using one´s whole body or parts of it to solve problems
  • spatial: good with pictures - recognizing and using the patterns of open spaces and confined areas
  • interpersonal: good with communication - understanding the desires, motivations and intentions of other people
  • intrapersonal: good at analyzing things - understanding oneself, one´s fears, feelings and motivations
  • naturalist: they enjoy interacting with nature
Do you know what intelligences are strongest for you? If you don´t, this quiz  or this one may help you. Remember Dr. Gardner thinks people use more than one type of intelligence 

Once you have found out the types of intelligences that work better for you, click here to see (and do) some activities classified according to the different types of intelligences.



Infographic: original source: OnlineCollege.org

What kind of jobs would you associate with the different types of intelligences? Continue the list: 


  • linguistic: writers, lawyers, speakers...
  • mathematical: scientists, computer programmers, chess players...
  • musical: musicians, singers, conductors...
  • spatial: artists, designers, architects...
  • kinesthetic: athletes, actors, dancers, soldiers...
  • intrapersonal: psychologists, counselors, philosophers...
  • interpersonal: teachers, politicians, social workers...
  • naturalist: farmers, naturalists...

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