Multiple Intelligences

Gardner (1983) also the writer of my favorite social-educational theory of second language motivation came up with an theory that addresss the overall intelligences of the individual.  These are the EQ ideas that have been floating around in consumer educational circles for years.  As a teacher, I believe it is the responsibility to find what area the student excels at and build that area so they excel something.  We all don't have to be linguists or mathematicians, yet if we can excel in an area that we are naturally gifted we can reach our full potential and the world could possibly be a better place.

• Visual/Spatial intelligence
• Logical/Mathematical intelligence
• Bodily/Kinaesthetic intelligence
• Musical/rhythmic intelligence
• Interpersonal intelligence
• Intrapersonal intelligence