Moniälykkyysteorian

Moniälykkyysteoria, developed by Howard Gardner, proposes that intelligence is not a single, general ability but rather comprises multiple distinct intelligences. Gardner initially identified seven intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Later, he added naturalist intelligence and considered existential intelligence as a possibility. Each intelligence represents a different way of processing information and interacting with the world. Linguistic intelligence involves language proficiency, while logical-mathematical intelligence relates to problem-solving and reasoning with numbers and logic. Spatial intelligence pertains to visualizing and manipulating objects in space, and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence involves physical coordination and skillful use of the body. Musical intelligence concerns the ability to understand and create music, and interpersonal intelligence relates to understanding and interacting effectively with others. Intrapersonal intelligence is about self-awareness and understanding one's own emotions and motivations. Naturalist intelligence involves recognizing and classifying patterns in nature. The theory suggests that individuals possess varying strengths across these different intelligences, and educational approaches should aim to cater to this diversity. Rather than focusing solely on traditional academic measures, the theory advocates for recognizing and nurturing a broader range of human capabilities.