Multiple intelligences

ConTINUED

Engaging Language Intelligence

Events such as book fairs, shows, and plays, and places
such as libraries, museums, and small displays attract this
type of child. These kids are fascinated by film and books.

Self Intelligence

Children who are aware of their thought processes, emotions,
and feelings demonstrate strong self intelligence. These
children are aware of their strengths and weaknesses, like
to work alone, and display independence and self confidence.

Engaging Self Intelligence

In a learning situation, one can
develop self intelligence by
keeping a diary or portfolio and
by judging his or her work in
concert with others.

Musical Intelligence

Children who are strong in musical intelligence like rhythm,
movement, composition, and singing. This type of in-
telligence may also be present in children who like to
distinguish birdsong or the sounds of other animal species.

Engaging Musical Intelligence

One can develop musical intelligence by listening to music,
singing, learning various dances, playing various instruments,
or composing pieces of music.

Learning in your own way

Nature Intelligence

Children who are strong in nature

intelligence tend to practice activities

involving nature. They like to collect,

observe, gather, play, and look for

challenges in the out-of-doors. They
prefer to spend their time in activities
related to flora and fauna and various aquatic environments.
They develop sensitivity to nature, animals, insects, and the
different changes brought about by natural phenomena.

Engaging Nature Intelligence
Nature intelligence develops through outdoor activities, such
as collecting leaves for an herb garden, bird watching, and
bug collecting. One could also encourage the child to plant
a vegetable garden in the spring.

OOD

Professor Gardner cautions both teachers and parents to
avoid labelling any child. He is convinced that other forms
of intelligence also exist. Instead of labelling your child, it is
important to develop all of his or her talents by providing a
variety of activities. Of course, social and self intelligences
are the most difficult to assess, but both are crucial, since
they enable the child to use the other forms of intelligence.
This is how the child learns to use his or her talents and,
most importantly, get along in society.

For more information, visit the website of education research professor Sonia Fournier at www.soniafournier.com.

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