Tuesday, November 16, 2010

My Multiple Intelligences!



October 18, 2010

In class we’ve been learning about IQ’s and about Multiple Intelligences. It’s an interesting topic! I went into this class thinking that I learn like a ‘normal’ person, but I’ve realized that there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ learning; every student is different. I had a bit of an idea before that I study best when I say what I’m reading out loud so I can hear it at the same time. I also knew that I study well when I can say it to someone else, so when our instructor told us that he was posting a multiple intelligences survey online, I knew I had to do it! The survey asks questions to find out which of Gardener’s Multiple Intelligences you are. Gardener decided that there are nine basic intelligences; verbal, mathematical, spatial, bodily kinaesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist, and existential.

Verbal- skills in using language
Mathematical- good at logic and numbers
Spatial-ability to think in 3D
Bodily Kinaesthetic- good with your hands; movement
Musical- pitch, harmony, rhythm, sound
Interpersonal- explaining things, working with people
Intrapersonal- ability to understand yourself
Naturalist- person can discern patterns in nature
Existential- ability to contemplate philosophical questions

I went ahead and did the multiple intelligences survey online, it turns out that I am mostly verbal, musical, bodily kinaesthetic, and interpersonal. The only one that really surprised me out of this was the bodily kinaesthetic, I never really thought about that one before. I also thought I would be a bit more verbal than the survey says I am, but that’s okay; at least I am very interpersonal! That will be a good personality trait for teaching! I’m not surprised at all that I’m not very spatial, existential, or mathematical; I thought as much. I’m definitely more right-brained. I guess that’s why I’m an English major and a Drama minor!!!

Here’s the survey I did!!!!

Multiple Intelligences Survey
© 1999 Walter McKenzie, The One and Only Surfaquarium
http://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htm
Part I
Complete each section by placing a “1” next to each statement you feel accurately describes you. If you do not identify with a statement, leave the space provided blank. Then total the column in each section.

Section 1
__1___ I enjoy categorizing things by common traits
_____ Ecological issues are important to me
__1___ Classification helps me make sense of new data
_____ I enjoy working in a garden
_____ I believe preserving our National Parks is important
_____ Putting things in hierarchies makes sense to me
__1___ Animals are important in my life
__1___ My home has a recycling system in place
__1___ I enjoy studying biology, botany and/or zoology
_____ I pick up on subtle differences in meaning
__5___ TOTAL for Section 1

Section 2
_____ I easily pick up on patterns
__1___ I focus in on noise and sounds
__1___ Moving to a beat is easy for me
__1___ I enjoy making music
__1___ I respond to the cadence of poetry
_____ I remember things by putting them in a rhyme
_____ Concentration is difficult for me if there is background noise
__1___ Listening to sounds in nature can be very relaxing
__1___ Musicals are more engaging to me than dramatic plays
__1___ Remembering song lyrics is easy for me
__7___ TOTAL for Section 2

Section 3
__1___ I am known for being neat and orderly
__1___ Step-by-step directions are a big help
_____ Problem solving comes easily to me
__1___ I get easily frustrated with disorganized people
_____ I can complete calculations quickly in my head
_____ Logic puzzles are fun
__1___ I can't begin an assignment until I have all my "ducks in a row"
__1___ Structure is a good thing
_____ I enjoy troubleshooting something that isn't working properly
__1___ Things have to make sense to me or I am dissatisfied
__6___ TOTAL for Section 3

Section 4
_____ It is important to see my role in the “big picture” of things
_____ I enjoy discussing questions about life
_____ Religion is important to me
__1___ I enjoy viewing art work
_____ Relaxation and meditation exercises are rewarding to me
__1___ I like traveling to visit inspiring places
_____ I enjoy reading philosophers
_____ Learning new things is easier when I see their real world application
_____ I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life in the universe
_____ It is important for me to feel connected to people, ideas and beliefs
__2___ TOTAL for Section 4

Section 5
__1___ I learn best interacting with others
__1___ I enjoy informal chat and serious discussion
__1___ The more the merrier
__1___ I often serve as a leader among peers and colleagues
_____ I value relationships more than ideas or accomplishments
__1___ Study groups are very productive for me
__1___ I am a “team player”
__1___ Friends are important to me
_____ I belong to more than three clubs or organizations
_____ I dislike working alone
__7___ TOTAL for Section 5

Section 6
__1___ I learn by doing
__1___ I enjoy making things with my hands
_____ Sports are a part of my life
__1___ I use gestures and non-verbal cues when I communicate
__1___ Demonstrating is better than explaining
__1___ I love to dance
_____ I like working with tools
__1___ Inactivity can make me more tired than being very busy
__1___ Hands-on activities are fun
__1___ I live an active lifestyle
__8___ TOTAL for Section 6

Section 7
_____ Foreign languages interest me
__1___ I enjoy reading books, magazines and web sites
_____ I keep a journal
__1___ Word puzzles like crosswords or jumbles are enjoyable
__1___ Taking notes helps me remember and understand
_____ I faithfully contact friends through letters and/or e-mail
__1___ It is easy for me to explain my ideas to others
_____ I write for pleasure
_____ Puns, anagrams and spoonerisms are fun
__1___ I enjoy public speaking and participating in debates
__5___ TOTAL for Section 7

Section 8
__1___ My attitude effects how I learn
__1___ I like to be involved in causes that help others
_____ I am keenly aware of my moral beliefs
__1___ I learn best when I have an emotional attachment to the subject
__1___ Fairness is important to me
__1___ Social justice issues interest me
__1___ Working alone can be just as productive as working in a group
_____ I need to know why I should do something before I agree to do it
__1___ When I believe in something I give more effort towards it
_____ I am willing to protest or sign a petition to right a wrong
__6___ TOTAL for Section 8

Section 9
_____ I can visualize ideas in my mind
__1___ Rearranging a room and redecorating are fun for me
_____ I enjoy creating my own works of art
_____ I remember better using graphic organizers
__1___ I enjoy all kinds of entertainment media
__1___ Charts, graphs and tables help me interpret data
__1___ A music video can make me more interested in a song
__1___ I can recall things as mental pictures
_____ I am good at reading maps and blueprints
_____ Three dimensional puzzles are fun
__5___ TOTAL for Section 9

Part II
Now carry forward your total from each section and multiply by 10 below: Section
Total Forward
Multiply
Score
1
X10 =50
2
X10 =70
3
X10 =60
4
X10 =20
5
X10 =70
6
X10 =80
7
X10 =50
8
X10 =60
9
X10 =50

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