Multiple Intelligence (MI) Theory recognises that intelligence can come in many forms. Developed by renowned educational psychologist, Dr. Howard Gardner, MI Theory extends our conventional notions of the gifted child by outlining eight kinds of intelligence in any (one or more) of which a child may excel: naturalistic, linguistic, musical, logical, spatial, kinesthetic, intrapersonal and interpersonal.
Our Centres are adorned with these Multiple Intelligences posters which further strengthened our vision and at the same time provides our visitors a visual reference to this essential and wonderful theory that we have adopted. Click below to view an enlarge version.
Each of these intelligences is briefly described based on Howard Gardner's MI Theory below:
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Sensitive to the natural world, ability to understand nature, making distinction, see connection and pattern within the plants and animals kingdom; |
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sensitivity to the meaning of words, grammar rules and the function of language as in writing an essay; |
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ability to hear tones, rhythms and musical patterns, pitch and timbre, as in composing a symphony; |
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ability to see relationships between objects and solve problems, as in calculus and engineering; |
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ability to perceive and mimic objects in different forms or contexts, as in miming or impressionist painting; |
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using the body, perceptual and motor systems in the brain to solve a problem, as in catching a ball; |
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ability to understand and define inner feelings, as in poetry and therapy; |
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sensitivity to the actions, moods and feelings of others, as in teaching, parenting and politicking. |
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These, in turn, can affect how a child learns - central to Dr. Gardner’s theory is that every child has his or her own learning style.
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