GARDNER

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1943, Howard Gardner studied at Harvard University, with a desire for a career in Law. He was able to study with some brilliant psychologists, sociologists and psychoanalysts, who inspired him to pursue his investigations of human nature. Gardner’s Intelligences:

LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE
The ability to learn easily through the spoken or written word and the capacity to express oneself through speech, learns languages with great ease.

LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE
The ability to reason logically and scientifically, using the awareness of patterns involved in problem solving.

MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE
The ability to find patterns in rhythm, pitch and tone. Understanding the importance of composition and performance skills.

BODILY-KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE
Using mental abilities to coordinate physical movement.

SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
The ability to recognise and use different spaces including wide open spaces and confined spaces.

INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
The capacity to recognise and understand the intentions, motivations and desires of other people.

INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
The ability to understand our own individual, ideals, desires, feelings, contributing to our ability of working effectively.

NATURALIST INTELLIGENCE
The understanding of the natural world through plants, animals, minerals and othe natural substances.

EXISTENTIAL INTELLIGENCE
The capacity to comprehend and understand the spiritual realms of our world.