Types of Intelligence and role models (By Raquel Hernández)

During the talk held on Friday, 12th March we mentioned very briefly some role models to motivate you to choose studies linked to STEM which means: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, disciplines that in the future will provide a lot of jobs. 🕵🏻‍♂️👨🏻‍🎓👩🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🍳👨🏻‍💻👨🏻‍🚀👨🏻‍🚒

TALENT is the ability we have to do something, to perform or exercise an activity. It is something that we are very good at.

Everyone has one or more talents, and with those talents, with effort and work, you can learn what you want and become ‘cracks’ doing what you like. What are your talents? 🐱‍🏍

Talents are related with intelligence, but the thing is that we can have more than one intelligence, actually there are a lot of them!🙌

Let's see them! And also think which ones do you like most! Maybe all of them?

1. Naturalist Intelligence

 According to Gardner, individuals who are high in this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are often interested in exploring the environment, and learning about animals and plants. 🎍

People with naturalistic intelligence:

• Are interested in subjects such as botany, biology, and zoology

• Categorize and catalog information easily

• Enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and exploring the outdoors

• Dislikes learning unfamiliar topics that have no connection to nature 

Someone with this kind of intelligence is Jane Goodall, a British primatologist, ethologist, anthropologist and a United Nations (UN) Messenger of Peace. 

2. Musical Intelligence

People who have strong musical intelligence have a strong appreciation for music and are often good at musical composition and performance. 🎼

People with musical intelligence:

• Enjoy singing and playing musical instruments

• Recognize musical patterns and tones easily

• Remember songs and melodies

• Have a rich understanding of musical structure, rhythm, and notes

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta is a very good example of this type of intelligence. Do you know her? No?  I am sure you know her. She is Lady Gaga, an American singer, songwriter, dancer, producer and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenager, singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays.

“You have to be unique, and different, and shine in your own way.”

― Lady Gaga

3. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

People who are strong in logical-mathematical intelligence are good at reasoning and logically analyzing problems. These individuals tend to think conceptually about numbers, relationships, and patterns. 

 

People with logical-mathematical intelligence:

• Have excellent problem-solving skills

• Enjoy thinking about abstract ideas

• Like conducting scientific experiments

• Can solve complex computations

There are three women that worked in the NASA and contributed heavily with their knowledge to the success of US space race. They are Mary Winston Jackson, Katherine Jackson and  Dorothy Vaughan.

You might know the film ‘Hidden Figures’ based on their real experience working in the NASA. If you can, it is worth to see this film. 

4. Existential Intelligence

Sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence, such as the meaning of life, why we die, and how did we get here.

Where do we can from?

People with this type of intelligence are philosophers, writers and thinkers. Also, persons studying religions, moral and ethics aspects.

María Zambrano was a Spanish essayist and philosopher associated with the Generation of '36 movement. She was awarded the Prince of Asturias Award (1981) and the Miguel de Cervantes Prize (1988).

5. Interpersonal Intelligence

Those who have strong interpersonal intelligence are good at understanding and interacting with other people. These individuals are skilled at assessing the emotions, motivations, desires, and intentions of those around them.  

People with interpersonal intelligence:

• Communicate well verbally

• Show empathy

• Create positive relationships with others

You might have heard about Malala Yousafzai. She is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. 

She has said ‘One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world’

6. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Those who have high bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are said to be good at body movement, performing actions, and physical control. Athletes, dancers, surgeons, and crafts people exhibit well-developed bodily kinesthetic intelligence.

People with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence:

• Are skilled at dancing and sports

• Enjoy creating things with his or her hands

• Have excellent physical coordination

• Remember by doing, rather than hearing or seeing

A good role model of this talent is Carolina Marin. She is a famous Spanish professional badminton player. 

Another example is Gisela Pulido, a young woman from Catalonia that has won the 10th Kitesurf World Championship in the freestyle category. 

7. Linguistic Intelligence

Linguistic intelligence is the ability to think in words and to use language to express and appreciate complex meanings. People who are strong in linguistic-verbal intelligence are able to use words well, both when writing and speaking. 

People with linguistic-verbal intelligence:

• Remember written and spoken information

• Enjoy reading and writing

• Debate or give persuasive speeches

• Are able to explain things well

• Use humour when telling stories

An example of this intelligence is Elvira Sastre Sanz is a Spanish writer, poet, philologist, and literary translator. I challenge you to investigate a little bit more on her. 

Another example is Laura Gallego. Laura Gallego was born in Valencia, on the 11 of October 1977. She is a Spanish novelist of children and juvenile literature, specializing in the fantasy genre. She studied Hispanic Philology at the University of Valencia.

Memorias de Idhún

8. Intra-personal Intelligence

 Individuals who are strong in intrapersonal intelligence are good at being aware of their own emotional states, feelings, and motivations. 

People with intrapersonal intelligence:

• Analyze their strengths and weaknesses well

• Enjoy analyzing theories and ideas

• Understand the basis for his or her own motivations and feelings

9. Visual-Spatial Intelligence

Spatial intelligence is the ability to think in three dimensions. People who are strong in visual-spatial intelligence are good at visualizing things. Sailors, pilots, sculptors, painters, and architects all exhibit spatial intelligence. 

Mr. Doodle

People with visual-spatial intelligence:

• Are good at putting puzzles together

• Interpret pictures, graphs, and charts well

• Enjoy drawing, painting, and the visual arts

Maybe you do not know the woman in the picture, but you know some of the animated films she has directed: ‘Brave’, ‘The Prince of Egypt’. She is Brenda Chapman and she is an American writer, storyboard artist, and director. 

Now, that you know a little bit more of the different talents, which talent or talents do you think you have? I propose to write it down and discuss it with the people that know you very well and you can rely on. 

I hope you enjoyed this post!! Please write a comment!!! Which one is your favourite intelligence?

Do you have any talent?