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Musical Intelligence

People with musical intelligence like music in general. They may prefer to study with music. Some people with this intelligence tend to tap their fingers on the table, clap their hands, or more, because they need some form of sound.

Naturalist Intelligence

People, children or teens with this intelligence love nature. They may prefer studying near a window or outdoors. Their love for animals or protecting the environment are obvious signs.

Verbal/ Linguistic Intelligence

People with this intelligence like to play with words. They may prefer a class where the teacher talks a lot. They may or may not like to talk, but they might be into word games.

Verbal/ Linguistic Intelligence

People with this intelligence like to play with words. They may prefer a class where the teacher talks a lot. They may or may not like to talk, but they might be into word games.

Body/ Kinesthetic Intelligence

People with this intelligence like to use their body and movements to express themselves - be it through the preference to touch people when talking, dancing or sports. They may seem very active. Students with this intelligence may prefer a class, simply because the teacher gives them a pat on the back for work well done.

Visual/ Spatial Intelligence

Those who are visually/ spatially intelligent like to visualize. When someone tells them something, they picture it in their mind. Students with this intelligence prefer lessons to be taught with visual aids and animation.

Interpersonal Intelligence

Being interpersonal means being friendly. People with this intelligence prefer to haveother people around them. They have the ability to make friends fairly quickly. These people make good politicians, salespeople and teachers.

Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence

With people who show a high logical intelligence, they prefer logic and numbers. They can be seen trying to calculate things in their minds. Sometimes, when small adolescents show interest in playing with Lego or puzzles, they score high in this intelligence.

Intrapersonal Intelligence

Intrapersonal, or self-smart are people who like to learn more about themselves. They are not always loners, but they prefer solidarity than to be around crowds. They may be into meditation, and can be seen always trying to improve themself.

What is Multiple Intelligences?

Multiple Intelligences is a concept that challenges the preconceived notion that a person's intelligence is purely based on test scores, like the IQ test. This concept, coined by Professor Howard Gardner of Harvard University, further explains that everyone is intelligent in many ways, and goes on to mention the 8 different types of intelligences that a persin can possess, namely; Musical Intelligence, Naturalist Intelligence, Verbal / Linguistic Intelligence, Body/ Kinesthetic Intelligence, Visual/ Spatial Intelligence, Interpersonal Intelligence, Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence and Intrapersonal Intelligence.

Ideally, any lesson taught should incorporate most, if not all of these intelligences, to ensure that all students with their different intelligences will be able to grasp what is taught.

Professor Howard Gardner, Harvard University

Multiple Intelligences, though an ideal theory, is not practised in many Malaysian schools, simply because of the difficulty of creating learning plans and syllabus that will be able to cater to all students, with different intelligences. Though this remains a challenge, it has potential to improve. The Young Entrepreneur Camp 2010 will feature activities that will cater to all types of intelligences.

Yes, that is true! We incorporate dances, games, videos, numbers, puzzles, notes, motivation sessions, nature-related lessons and speaking opportunities for these young budding entrepreneurs so learning will be optimized!

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