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Multiple Intelligences Information

Professor Howard Gardner at Harvard University in the USA was the first person to put forward the idea that people can be 'clever' in more ways than one that is that we have 'multiple intelligences'.

Below are outlines of what exactly they are called and how you can use your understanding of what kind of intelligent you are to help your learning.

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Correct name:kinaesthetic intelligence

People with this type of intelligence enjoy learning while they doing things or as they do things. They are usually good at physical activities like sport and dancing.

Tips for studying:

• It can help to have background music playing (but remember not disturb others)
• Chewing gum while you are studying (you might not be allowed to do this in class)
• Making models
• Flick through books to get a rough idea what they contain before you read through them
• Learn things or think them through while you are doing something physical - like running on the spot or read while on an exercise bike

Correct name:Verbal/linguistic intelligence.

People with this type of intelligence tend to enjoy working with language or languages. They usually like writing and word games such as crosswords but also learn by listening.

Tips for studying:

• Written notes - or even taped ones which you write out -work well for you
• Build up vocabulary on a subject you are studying
• Brainstorm your ideas about an essay or project before you begin
• You like talking about subjects so joining discussion groups/ study groups
  

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Correct name: Interpersonal intelligence

People with this type of intelligence generally learn best through working alongside other people and enjoy being part of a class or study group. They also like learning about people.

Tips for studying:

• study support groups work well for you
• Talk to your teachers, friends and classmates discussing the study subject with them
• Study where there are others around you - but try not to be distracted

Correct name:Intrapersonal intelligence.

People who are this type of clever usually like studying on their own. They are good at working out their own study path and tend to be quite independant.

Tips for studying:

• Hopefully you will be able to find somewhere quiet and where you can be by yourself to study
• Write a study diary, keeping a note on what you think and feel about study topics
• When you are taking notes about a subject, again add notes giving your thoughts and feelings about the subject

Correct name: visual/spatial intelligence.

People with this type of intelligence usually learn best through visual things. Usually they enjoy painting or other form of art or craft. They enjoy expressing their feelings through such activities. They also have a good sense of distance and space .

Tips for studying:

• When taking notes, add in diagrams where you can
• Watch videos on a study subject
• Where possible, illustrate or draw things out to get a sense of their meaning and to express your own feelings
• If you have access to a camcorder, make a video around a subject
  

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Correct name: Musical/rhythmical intelligence

People with this type of intelligence tend to learn best through music. They enjoy rhythm and sound. Often they can't help tapping a out rhythm or hum along to music.

Tips for studying:

Correct name: Logical/mathematical intelligence

People with this type of intelligence likes to: do experiments, work things out, work with numbers, ask questions and explore patterns. They like to organise the information so that it makes sense to them, often using diagrams or charts. They are often good at mathematics and science.

Tips for studying:

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