Topic > Intrapersonal and Musical Intelligence - 743

According to Merriam Webster, intelligence is "the ability to learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations." Howard Gardener discovered the theory of multiple intelligence: musical, kinetic, linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, spatial, logical and existential intelligence. Unlike the normal classroom setting, Gardner's theory supports students' learning abilities by focusing on their strengths. Gardner believes that understanding these multiple intelligent theories will help students strengthen their knowledge. Gardner believes that every individual has the ability to utilize multiple intelligence, but some are stronger in one area than others. For example, some people who feel comfortable on farms or in any other natural environment have natural intelligence. Nature intelligence is about observing the environment. Natural intellectuals have jobs in the natural environment; they notice patterns in nature and love being around animals. Children who appreciate nature show interest in the senses such as touch, sight, smell and taste. Natural intelligence comes automatically because you explore nature, but musical intelligence you practice more to reach the level of satisfaction. Musical intellectuals can create and play music. Studies show that music and mathematics share a connection because they have similar thought processes. One study "showed that when groups of first graders were taught music lessons that emphasized sequential skill development and musical games involving rhythm and pitch, after six months, the students performed better in mathematics than did grade school students. groups receiving traditional music lessons". (Zhan, 2002). Musical intelligence has to do with rhythm and… the medium of paper… physical ability and the ability to manipulate objects. People who possess bodily kinesthetic intelligence are athletes, dancers and surgeons. (Gardner, n.d.) These children work better if they are practical, learn with games and do a lot of movement, on the other hand spatial intelligence is the ability to visualize the world and transform information in the mind's eye. Spatial intelligence is when people focus on visual images and spatial judgment. Potential career choices for space students are architect, artist, and engineers. They also include directions, maps, tablets, illustrations and artwork. (Gardner, n.d.) Overall, understanding theories of multiple intelligence will increase students' ability to learn and retrieve information more effectively. They will gain interest in school subjects and this will strengthen their knowledge.