Introduction
Howard Gardener, a psychology professor at Harvard University, in his theory of multiple intelligence, he proposes nine distinct kinds of intelligence. Ingrained in his view, it is possible to classify different types of geniuses. His theory originates from cognitive research that documents the degree to which people possess different abilities in terms of learning, remembering, performing, and understanding (Bogner & Gibb, 2013). His theory portends that people are able to get the insight of the world through language, logical analysis of situations, and spatial representations. In addition, he believes that people have the ability to solve problems and understand themselves better.
However, Gardener notes that individuals may differ in the strength and intelligence levels. Thus, variations emerge in solving diverse problems and information progressing in various domains among people. Notably, Gardener asserts that learners learn in a manner that is identifiably distinctive (Osborne & Fasko, 2011).This study will seek to give examples of a famous person or occupation that fits each of the seven types of intelligence.
Intelligence
According to Gardener, vast approaches can be employed in assessing intelligence. Firstly, Visual-Spatial intelligence is ingrained in thinking based on physical space. Architects and sailors are perceived to having Visual-Spatial intelligence. They are able to draw, solve jigsaw puzzles, in addition to reading and interpreting maps. Models, graphics, and photographs are tools that they are able to utilize. Secondly, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence utilizes the body effectively, for instance, dancers and surgeons. They are keen on the sense of body awareness, like movement and touching. Additionally, they have the ability to communicate the effectively by use of body language. Tools that they utilize include real objects.
People that are perceived to having musical intelligence demonstrate sensitivity to rhythm and sound. The love for music is evident and can study better in environments with music in the background (Bogner & Gibb, 2013). They can also be easily taught by turning lessons into lyrics. Further, speaking rhythmically making learning enjoyable for people with musical intelligence. Musical instruments that include radios, stereos, CD-ROMs, and multimedia are tools that they utilize.
Interpersonal intelligence as elucidated by Osborne & Fasko (2011) is based on understanding and interacting with others. Individuals who can easily interact are thought to have interpersonal intelligence. This group of people can easily make many friends and show empathy for others. Besides, they easily learn through group activities, workshops, and dialogues. Tools that are utilized interpersonal intelligent people include the telephone, audio, video, and computer conferencing.
Individuals who are regarded to having linguistic intelligence are able to use words effectively. They have enhanced auditory skills and often think using words. Linguistic intelligent individuals like reading, playing word games and creating poems or stories. Computers, multimedia, reading books, and tape recorders are tools utilized by people perceived to be linguistically intelligent.
Further, Gardner argues that Logical -Mathematical intelligence is ingrained in abstract reasoning and computations. Logical-Mathematical intelligent people think conceptually, abstractly and possess the ability to examine patterns and relationships among variables (Bogner& Gibb 2013). They like experimenting, solving puzzles, and asking cosmic questions. Teaching them can be done through logic games and investigations. In addition, they are able to learn and formulate concepts.
Activities
Based on Gardener's assertions, all people categorized in the different types of intelligence are considered to geniuses in some way. This is because they possess unique attributes that can be linked to a given type of intelligence. Engaging in different activities such as formulating concepts and thinking abstractly to solve problems helps in making the best use of these different kinds of intelligence.
References
Bogner,N.,& Gibb, T. (2013). Multiple intelligence: Intelligence, understanding, and the mind. Los Angeles, Ca.: Into the Classroom Media.
Osborne, F, & Fasko, D. (2011). Evaluation of an instrument for measuring multiple bits of intelligence.New York: Public Affairs.
