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Multiple Intelligences |
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The theory of multiple intelligences is something I believe everyone should become aware of.� Knowing about these eight different innate intelligences that humans have will help people better understand themselves and their own ways of learning.� Better understanding the innate intelligences that humans may have can help a person perform better in school and help them choose a career that suits them.� I am saying I believe this is for everyone because we all have some of these eight intelligences. |
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Multiple intelligences theory was developed by a man named Howard Gardner. He graduated from Harvard University but has many honorary degrees from twenty-one different colleges.� He developed this theory back in 1983,� holding that there are eight different intelligences.� These intelligences, or as Gardner called them, "smarts" were created to help us learn and better understand the world.� This theory suggests that different types of intelligence exist in all human beings. �The eight different intelligences are naturalistic, kinesthetic, linguistic, logical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, musical, and visual/spatial. Howard's definition of intelligences is, Intelligence is a biopsychological potential to process information that can be activated in a cultural setting to solve problems or create products that are of value in a culture. (Armstrong) �Education in schools do not focus on these eight intelligences, most schools only focus on reading, writing, and arithmetic.� He thinks students will and can perform better if the schools would broaden their vision on education.� If teachers use different exercises and activities then they are more likely to reach more students while teaching. (Armstrong) |
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����������� When I took an online MI inventory, I scored a fifteen and above on all of the eight different intelligences.� There are a few that are higher than the others, and I do believe they are my strong intelligences.� The highest one that I scored on was logical/mathematical, which is number smart.� This I believe is very true because I have always been a great student in math no matter if I tried or not.� In high school, I would skip my fifth period math class, which was right after lunch almost everyday.� I would always make sure I was there for the test or quizzes and would ace them with no problem.� This of course upset my teacher because she knew I was a bright student but never showed up for class.� This also pertains to my next intelligence because I can visually work out a problem in my mind to find the answer without writing it out on paper.� The other intelligence that I scored very high on is visual/spatial which is picture smart.� I have always been a visual learner.� My performances on assignments that have graphs or pictures are much higher than essay formatted test.� This I know because of the psychology test my teacher gave me to determine the type of learner and test taker I am.� When I study, I tend to always remember charts, graphs, and really any visual that I look at for more than fifteen seconds. I did not score to high on the naturalist or linguistic intelligences.� This is true because I really know nothing about nature.� I would not or could not survive very well if put out in the woods.� I wouldn't know how to start a fire or even what might be safe to eat.� The low score in word smart can be correct.� I have always grown up using slang which is probably what really hurt me in that specific intelligence.�� |
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����������� Multiple Intelligences is a psychological and educational theory.� This theory suggests that all human beings have an assortment of different intelligences.� This theory has been criticized by a lot of different educators.� They argue that this theory is based only upon Gardner's own intuition and not any real data.� They also claim that these intelligences are just other names for different personality traits or talents that people have.� I believe the more people that are introduced to this theory will adapt to these intelligences.� They will be able to see their own initiate intelligences in the same way Gardner does.� Some of my views of myself have changed.� I always thought I was bad in math until my performance in math told me differently.� Then I really thought about it and have always done well in math, so it was true.� These intelligences can help improve the success students can have in school.� Knowing your own innate intelligences can also help you decide on a career choice.� Additionally, you will be better prepared while choosing courses that you know you can succeed at in college.� I am number smart, I could take two math classes at a time and succeed in both very well. This is due to knowing my own innate intelligences. |
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Multiple intelligences theory is also very helpful in finding a good career.� One of my best intelligences is visual/spatial.� This intelligence has first led me to researching the field of forensic science.� For along time, I considered becoming a crime scene investigator working with the police. This career is one where a person must be very observant of the scene and everyone around at all times.� I wanted to be able to study visually crime scenes and evidence. Being able to tell that someone did not really sign something by doing a visual handwriting analysis, is something I am very good at due to my high visual intelligence.� Then I changed my career path to forensic pathologist due to my interest in the medical field.� Multiple intelligences theory has reassured me that I can complete the schooling that it will take to become a forensic pathologist and also succeed at my career choice.� |
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Getting the word out about these multiple intelligences and Howard Gardner's theory is very important to everyone in my opinion.� I would love to find a way for more people to know and learn about this theory of intelligences.� Knowing about these eight intelligences can help people better understand the way their mind might work when they are trying to obtain knowledge.� Also knowing about this theory will help you be able to choose your best career choice or path and also can help you perform better academically.� Now, knowing what you have learned about multiple intelligences, what career choice may you choose and why?� ���� |
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Work Cited |
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�Armstrong Thomas. "Multiple Intelligences."� Dr.thomasarmstrong.com. 15 Mar 2007 |
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<http://www.thomasarmstrong.com/multiple_intelligence.htm.> |
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"Science Technicians."Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureo of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov. 15 Mar 2007 |
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<http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm.>
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