LESSON 3: INTELLIGENCE
Come in students, and welcome back! In our third lesson of Career Advice, we are going to focus on another part of you and that will help you to define your career choice better. Take your seats please because today we are going to talk about intelligence!
INTELLIGENCE
So, what do you know about intelligence? Maybe you have been in the situation in which your parents or teachers praise your good grades and tell you that you are very intelligent student. And there’s truth in that! However intelligence can’t be limited to only getting good grades.
A problem with some schools is that they put on a pedestal certain type of intelligences like Math or Languages, and they tend to ignore other subjects which are believed to provide us with “soft-skills” like interpersonal skills. The main issue with this is that some students can feel bad about themselves for not being good at Math, for example, and start feeling dumb and uncomfortable in school. The danger: you could be killing the potential of a great kid!
Fortunately, in 1983, Howard Gardener, a U.S. psychologist, developed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences in which he described 9 different types of intelligence. So if you are not good at Math or Languages, you surely are in something else! Want to know more? Keep reading and find it out!
A problem with some schools is that they put on a pedestal certain type of intelligences like Math or Languages, and they tend to ignore other subjects which are believed to provide us with “soft-skills” like interpersonal skills. The main issue with this is that some students can feel bad about themselves for not being good at Math, for example, and start feeling dumb and uncomfortable in school. The danger: you could be killing the potential of a great kid!
Fortunately, in 1983, Howard Gardener, a U.S. psychologist, developed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences in which he described 9 different types of intelligence. So if you are not good at Math or Languages, you surely are in something else! Want to know more? Keep reading and find it out!
THE 9 TYPES OF INTELLIGENCE
According to Howard Gardener, there is no one true way to measure intelligence because our brain has a wide range of cognitive abilities. His theory identified the following type of intelligences:
1. NATURALIST INTELLIGENCE (Nature Smart): Pretty simple, it is the ability to discriminate among living things like plants and animals. You are sensitive towards other features of the natural world like clouds, rocks and mountains. In the past, this type of intelligence played an important role for survival (hunting and farming). You also love adventures in the wild, and outdoor activities. Jobs like Herbologist, Magizoologist, Potioneer, Astronomer, and Chef of magical dishes are good matches for your naturalist heart.
2. MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE (Sound smart): The ability to discern pitch, rhythm, timbre and tone. You are able to recognize, reflect and create on music, and you are quite aware of sounds others may miss. When listening to a song you are able to recognize the different musical instruments and you frequently find yourself drumming or singing. You clearly demonstrate a melodic inclination! You may also have a mathematical inclination because both (music and math) involve similar thinking processes, but are also inclined towards your emotional side due to the relation of music with feelings. Jobs like Actor/actress, singer, playing a musical instrument in a magical band, are good matches for you!
3. LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE (Number/Reasoning Smart):Numbers, numbers, numbers everywhere! This is the ability to calculate, quantify data, consider hypotheses and solve all kind of mathematical operations. You are able to perceive relationships and connections, have good reasoning skills, as well as inductive and deductive thinking patterns. You enjoy logic puzzles, strategy games, experiments and arithmetic problems. Jobs like Arithmancer, Alchemist or Desk job at Gringotts are good matches for your type of intelligence.
4. EXISTENTIAL INTELLIGENCE (Life Smart): Philosophy anyone? This type of intelligence allows you to ask yourself deep questions regarding human existence. You tend to think about why are people born, how do they get here, and why do they die. You also have the sensitivity to think about what lies beyond life and death. Jobs like Aurologist and Seer due to its subjective nature are good matches for you!
5. INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE (People Smart): The ability to understand and interact with others. You have effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and you are sensitive to the moods and temperaments of others. You are a leader, good at communicating and understand others feelings and motifs. Jobs like Actor/Actress, Professor, Headmaster/Headmistress, or Caretaker are perfect matches for you!
6. BODILY-KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE (Body Smart): Ability to manipulate objects and use a great variety of physical skills. You also have a sense of timing and faultless mind-body union coordination. You have the capacity to stay “graceful” and coordinated when using physical skills. Jobs like Quidditch player, Dancer or Athlete of any magical sport are good matches for your free spirit!
7. LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE (Word Smart): Words, words and more words! You are a living dictionary! You have the ability to think in words, use language and understand complex meanings. You know the order and meaning of words and you use them effectively to communicate a message. You enjoy writing, reading, telling stories and solving crossword puzzles. Jobs like Journalist, Author and Poet are good matches for you!
8. INTRA-PERSONAL NTELLIGENCE (Self Smart): Capacity to understand oneself, as well as your own thought and feelings. You tend to be shy because you are very aware of your own feelings and are self-motivated. This self-knowledge allows you to plan and direct your life. This intelligence involves self-appreciation but also understanding of the human condition. Jobs like Obliviator, Author, Unspeakable, are good matches for your intra-personal characteristics!
9. SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE (Picture Smart): It is the ability to think in three dimensions. You have a very creative and active imagination. You capacities include mental imagery, image manipulation, spatial reasoning, map reading, and graphic and artistic skills. You like to draw, solve mazes and jigsaw puzzles. Jobs like Magical Architect, Spell Inventor, Broom Maker, Wan-Maker are good matches for your creative mind!
Now check out this cool infographic that summarizes perfectly well the 9 types of intelligence.
1. NATURALIST INTELLIGENCE (Nature Smart): Pretty simple, it is the ability to discriminate among living things like plants and animals. You are sensitive towards other features of the natural world like clouds, rocks and mountains. In the past, this type of intelligence played an important role for survival (hunting and farming). You also love adventures in the wild, and outdoor activities. Jobs like Herbologist, Magizoologist, Potioneer, Astronomer, and Chef of magical dishes are good matches for your naturalist heart.
2. MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE (Sound smart): The ability to discern pitch, rhythm, timbre and tone. You are able to recognize, reflect and create on music, and you are quite aware of sounds others may miss. When listening to a song you are able to recognize the different musical instruments and you frequently find yourself drumming or singing. You clearly demonstrate a melodic inclination! You may also have a mathematical inclination because both (music and math) involve similar thinking processes, but are also inclined towards your emotional side due to the relation of music with feelings. Jobs like Actor/actress, singer, playing a musical instrument in a magical band, are good matches for you!
3. LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE (Number/Reasoning Smart):Numbers, numbers, numbers everywhere! This is the ability to calculate, quantify data, consider hypotheses and solve all kind of mathematical operations. You are able to perceive relationships and connections, have good reasoning skills, as well as inductive and deductive thinking patterns. You enjoy logic puzzles, strategy games, experiments and arithmetic problems. Jobs like Arithmancer, Alchemist or Desk job at Gringotts are good matches for your type of intelligence.
4. EXISTENTIAL INTELLIGENCE (Life Smart): Philosophy anyone? This type of intelligence allows you to ask yourself deep questions regarding human existence. You tend to think about why are people born, how do they get here, and why do they die. You also have the sensitivity to think about what lies beyond life and death. Jobs like Aurologist and Seer due to its subjective nature are good matches for you!
5. INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE (People Smart): The ability to understand and interact with others. You have effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and you are sensitive to the moods and temperaments of others. You are a leader, good at communicating and understand others feelings and motifs. Jobs like Actor/Actress, Professor, Headmaster/Headmistress, or Caretaker are perfect matches for you!
6. BODILY-KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE (Body Smart): Ability to manipulate objects and use a great variety of physical skills. You also have a sense of timing and faultless mind-body union coordination. You have the capacity to stay “graceful” and coordinated when using physical skills. Jobs like Quidditch player, Dancer or Athlete of any magical sport are good matches for your free spirit!
7. LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE (Word Smart): Words, words and more words! You are a living dictionary! You have the ability to think in words, use language and understand complex meanings. You know the order and meaning of words and you use them effectively to communicate a message. You enjoy writing, reading, telling stories and solving crossword puzzles. Jobs like Journalist, Author and Poet are good matches for you!
8. INTRA-PERSONAL NTELLIGENCE (Self Smart): Capacity to understand oneself, as well as your own thought and feelings. You tend to be shy because you are very aware of your own feelings and are self-motivated. This self-knowledge allows you to plan and direct your life. This intelligence involves self-appreciation but also understanding of the human condition. Jobs like Obliviator, Author, Unspeakable, are good matches for your intra-personal characteristics!
9. SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE (Picture Smart): It is the ability to think in three dimensions. You have a very creative and active imagination. You capacities include mental imagery, image manipulation, spatial reasoning, map reading, and graphic and artistic skills. You like to draw, solve mazes and jigsaw puzzles. Jobs like Magical Architect, Spell Inventor, Broom Maker, Wan-Maker are good matches for your creative mind!
Now check out this cool infographic that summarizes perfectly well the 9 types of intelligence.
So there you have them! Identifying our type of intelligence is important. It is what makes us special! =) Our type of intelligence is linked with our abilities and aptitudes and that is very relevant for our career choice. The closer our job is to our abilities, the more comfortable we will feel the activities we do every day! Ready to find your type of intelligence? Let’s move to your third assignment!