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 Verbal or linguistic intelligence deals with the meaning, semantics, grammar, intonation, and rhythm of words that can be easily applied to a language, e.g. English, and "communication courses" (Gardner, 1993; Thompson & Thornton, 2002). Hoerr has clarified, �linguistic sensitivity to the meaning and order of words use an expanded vocabulary and usually like to tell jokes, riddles, or puns; read, write, tell stories, and play word games (2002b). H. M. Prescott has proposed, �This intelligence is reflected by the ability to analyze one's own use of language, remember things, use humor, explain and teach things, speak persuasively, and understand and talk about syntax and the meanings of words� (2001). However, this can be applied to other courses such as science, in which the learner can describe the process or share the meanings of the process. The participants, in the learning process, can use variety of communication strategies to process and develop understanding of content: researching "the literature base", reading, speaking, "active listening", engaging in conversation with peers, and dialogue with the teachers (Thompson & Thornton). This process of dialogue calls for an authentic learning and sharing that emphasizes upon the synthesis and analysis of the content and process, rather than re-expressing the information for appraisals. One can take any topic to explore in verbal and in written form, in order, to activate "brain pathways" not normally "associated" with the content being learned (Thompson & Thornton, 2002; Gardner, 1993). This creates other possible ways that the "participant�s memory try to access" and to recall topics discussed in class (Thompson & Thornton). However, the educators need to use this potentiality and �proclivity� to construct new learning environment of comprehension and appreciation to optimize the participators� learning of new concepts and materials, rather than for the purpose of recalling facts and information. In fact, comprehension and appreciation of the concepts may lead to a higher critical thinking and memorization. If the student does not understand and learns by rote memory, the content is lost, later, because there are no context of integration and no linkage to other concepts, what value is in this.  |
| I love to write stories | I like telling stories |
| I like reading storybooks | I am a good speller |
| I enjoy talking and writing about my ideas | I enjoy playing word games |
| I like to go to the library for my homework or projects | I enjoy books, (such as: fiction, non-fiction, horror stories and funny stories) | I like to write notes to my friends | I like to ask a lot of questions |
