IN A NUTSHELL:

The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults. These intelligences are:

A TV programme on HOWARD GARDNER’s THEORY:

Decoding the multiple intelligences

A slideshare file on the multiple intelligence theory:

If you have the time, more on the theory:

Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His listing was provisional. The first two are ones that have been typically valued in schools; the next three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what Howard Gardner called ‘personal intelligences’ (Gardner 1999: 41-43).

Linguistic intelligence involves sensitivity to spoken and written language, the ability to learn languages, and the capacity to use language to accomplish certain goals. This intelligence includes the ability to effectively use language to express oneself rhetorically or poetically; and language as a means to remember information. Writers, poets, lawyers and speakers are among those that Howard Gardner sees as having high linguistic intelligence.

Logical-mathematical intelligence consists of the capacity to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically. In Howard Gardner’s words, in entails the ability to detect patterns, reason deductively and think logically. This intelligence is most often associated with scientific and mathematical thinking.

Musical intelligence involves skill in the performance, composition, and appreciation of musical patterns. It encompasses the capacity to recognize and compose musical pitches, tones, and rhythms. According to Howard Gardner musical intelligence runs in an almost structural parallel to linguistic intelligence.

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence entails the potential of using one’s whole body or parts of the body to solve problems. It is the ability to use mental abilities to coordinate bodily movements. Howard Gardner sees mental and physical activity as related.

Spatial intelligence involves the potential to recognize and use the patterns of wide space and more confined areas.

Interpersonal intelligence is concerned with the capacity to understand the intentions, motivations and desires of other people. It allows people to work effectively with others. Educators, salespeople, religious and political leaders and counsellors all need a well-developed interpersonal intelligence.

Intrapersonal intelligence entails the capacity to understand oneself, to appreciate one’s feelings, fears and motivations. In Howard Gardner’s view it involves having an effective working model of ourselves, and to be able to use such information to regulate our lives.

In Frames of Mind Howard Gardner treated the personal intelligences ‘as a piece’. Because of their close association in most cultures, they are often linked together. However, he still argues that it makes sense to think of two forms of personal intelligence. Gardner claimed that the seven intelligences rarely operate independently. They are used at the same time and tend to complement each other as people develop skills or solve problems.

source: http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm

more on wikipedia

What’s your take on this theory? Do you think it’s really groundbreaking or it maybe an excuse for people who don’t have or don’t want to develop their abilities to say: I have a different kind of intelligence?

JAYWALKER
[pedestre imprudente]

• Jaywalkers often get run over.
• Pedestres imprudentes são freqüentemente atropelados.

Jay é um gaio, pássaro colorido e barulhento da Europa, da Ásia e da América do Norte, que pula de forma irregular e esquisita. É por isso que a palavra jay significa “simplório”, “pessoa tola”. No século XX, inventaram a palavra jaywalker, para designar o pedestre que atravessa a rua sem olhar os sinais de trânsito, ou, por exemplo, que anda ziguezagueando no meio da rua, distraidamente. Atravessar a rua desobedecendo aos regulamentos, chamado de jaywalking em inglês, é considerado ilegal, principalmente nos Estados Unidos.

dica do http://www.teclasap.com.br/blog/

Phrasal Verbs: Esfriar a cabeça

COOL DOWN
(colloquial) to become calm, tranquil [ficar calmo, tranqüilo, acalmar-se, esfriar a cabeça]

• Ralph will need some time to cool down when he finds out his sister crashed his car.
• Ralph vai precisar de algum tempo para acalmar-se quando descobrir que a irmã bateu o carro dele.

to become cooler, esp. in temperature [ficar mais frio, mais fresco, referindo-se à temperatura]

• Dan’s mother told him he should give the soup a few minutes to cool down before having it.
• A mãe de Dan disse a ele que esperasse alguns minutos para a sopa esfriar antes de tomá-la.
• The weather has really been cooling down since the summer ended.
• O tempo tem realmente ficado mais fresco desde que o verão acabou.

Referência: “Phrasal Verbs – Como falar inglês como um americano!” – Jonathan T. Hogan and José Roberto A. Igreja, Disal Editora, 2004. Leia a resenha.

from www.teclasap.com.br/blog

[this session goes everytime I find something very nice on the web]

WISDOM TEETH

Four molars, two on the upper jaw and two on the lower jaw, that are the last teeth to emerge in the mouth.

I never had to remove my wisdom teeth, you know, my mouth is very big
What about you?