Intelligence in 7 Steps- A response

Intelligence in 7-steps

Several research projects have recognized that intelligence is conceived as a multi-set of many independent modules or “intelligences”.

However, Howard Gardner, Ph.D. says that human beings have evolved to be able execute at least seven separate forms of intelligence like:

1. Linguistic

2. Logical-mathematical

3. Musical

4. Spatial

5. Bodily kinesthetic

6. Interpersonal

7. Intrapersonal

Nevertheless, all these forms of intelligences do not work totally independently. Intelligence will be an active interaction between biological inclinations and possibilities of learning in any cultural context.

These ideas have attracted the attention of educators, who are looking for comprehensive ways to understand the learning diversity process that students could bring with them.

As a teachers we need to remember that we cannot see our students like a box to add just information. We need to be aware to identify our student’s inclinations of approaching knowledge. We need to be supportive to them and promote the love of learning.