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What is Spatial intelligence?

What is Existential intelligence?

Existential intelligence is the ability to use a set of values to understand the world around us. People with this intelligence can understand people around them and their surroundings. Being aware of all this helps them to see the bigger picture. They also often wonder about the bigger existential questions like why fo we live and the meaning of existence.

What is Pedagogical intelligence?

Pedagogy denotes a method or a way of teaching different academic subjects. Pedagogical intelligence is the ability of a person to convey the concepts with clarity. Not many who understand a concept can explain it clearly for the understanding of others. That is why this is considered a separate intelligence.

Traits of People with Pedagogical intelligence:

There are a few traits with which you can spot pedagogical intelligence in people:

They speak very clearly

When they address a crowd, they ensure to make eye-contact with as many people as possible

They are passionate about teaching

They try different methods to ensure that most people understand

They are good at research and analysis

They have a deep understanding of the subjects

They are considerate of the different needs of people

The best career options for people with pedagogical intelligence is teacher, lecturer or researcher.

Chanakya is a great example that a good teacher can build leaders. Being an expert in many subjects, he taught at Tashashilla University (one of the few big universities back in his days). He trained Chandragupta personally to make him the ruler.

How to develop Pedagogical intelligence

Pedagogical intelligence can be developed through practice and training. Try the following activities to improve your pedagogical intelligence:

Understand that different person with different needs cannot be taught the same way

Read more on teaching and psychology

Try teaching different types of students

Listen to lectures about teaching

What is Kinaesthetic intelligence?

Kinaesthetic intelligence is related to mind-body coordination. A person who is aware of his body and can coordinate his movements as required is said to have kinaesthetic intelligence. People with kinaesthetic intelligence enjoy physical activities. They are good at controlling their body movement and performing.

What is Linguistic intelligence?

A‘Pen is mightier than the sword’, they say. It is because of the potential of words. Spoken or written, we use language to convey our thoughts and ideas to others. Linguistic intelligence denotes the ability of a person to appreciate the complex structure of languages and the skill to use it creatively. People with linguistic intelligence generally love words. They are good at both writing and speaking.

They can narrate stories in a way that makes people listen without blinking. They can persuade people with ease and are good at negotiation. Shakespeare is a great example of a person with linguistic intelligence. His writings, though 400 years old, are still appreciated today. It is so beautifully written that you will feel like you are in the scene when you read his plays.

Traits of People with Linguistic intelligence:

You can identify people with linguistic intelligence by checking if they have the following characteristics:

They are avid readers and sometimes even called book worms.

Their vocabulary is rich and they use fancy words in conversations

They enjoy writing and are good at editing

They cringe on grammatical and other errors

They are excited about word games and puns

They talk a lot about what they read

They feel more emotions reading the story rather than watching it

They are enthusiastic about foreign languages

Careers for People with Linguistic intelligence

People with linguistic intelligence are capable of conveying their ideas clearly and creatively. So, careers like writing, editing, public speaking, teaching, advocacy, preaching, counselling, speech pathologist and sales would suit them.

Great leaders are often seen to have linguistic intelligence. For example, John F Kennedy’s inaugural address is probably the most quoted speech ever. He did not come up with it overnight. Rather he took months to write it. The reason for its success was how conversational yet sensational it was.

Fields of study that can be of interest

Learning a new language can highly interest people with linguistic intelligence. There are also degrees related to language like literature, language studies, linguistics, linguistic anthropology, and others. The study of law can also be fascinating.

How to develop Linguistic intelligence

Linguistic skills can come handy in everyday life. It can be very useful for conveying your thoughts effectively and persuading people. Good linguistic intelligence will boost your confidence. Here are ways in which you can improve your linguistic intelligence:

Play word games regularly

Play word games regularly

Listen to the speeches of famous orators and try to figure out what made them effective

Speak at every opportunity you get

Write something regularly. Keep a journal and pen down thoughts in it

What is Logical-mathematic intelligence?

As the name suggests logical-mathematic intelligence refers to a person’s excellence to process logic and mathematics. People with this intelligence tend to believe more in science, numerical data and hard facts. They dislike subjective thinking and assumptions. They look for logic and reasoning in everything.

The minds of these are quite complex and work similarly to that of a computer. They support precision and accuracy in everything. These people are usually good at maths, computers, and science in general.

Traits of People with Logical-mathematic intelligence:

There are many characteristics attributed to people who have high logical-mathematical intelligence. To see if you or someone else have this intelligence, check with the following traits:

They are good with numbers and math

They are rational people with a strong sense of reasoning

They have excellent problem-solving skills

They focus on facts and precision over musings

They can understand complex computations

They are good at strategizing

They are objective

Careers for People with Logical-mathematic intelligence

A great many careers suit people with logical-mathematic intelligence. If you possess this intelligence, you could be an engineer, mathematician, scientist, accountant, analyst, statistician, military officer, doctor, lawyer, computer programmer and so on. Everyone knows the world’s richest man, Bill Gates. But what got him there? It was his creation Microsoft, which is used in more than 90% of the world’s systems today. Turns out he was great at math and loved programming since his childhood, thanks to his logical-mathematic intelligence.

Fields of study that can be of interest

From the list of careers given above, you must have gotten a fair idea as to what studies might interest people with logical-mathematic intelligence. Since this intelligence allows one to follow the logic and mathematical problems, most of the education options will be comfortable for these people.

How to develop Logical-mathematic intelligence

As this intelligence can benefit you from whichever field you or even in your personal life, it is essential to improve it. Our brains can be trained to understand logic and mathematics. Try the following ways to enhance your logical-mathematical intelligence:

Play board games or solve puzzles like sudoku

Try to look for a pattern in things

Play games that involve strategizing

Formulate a hypothesis about simple things and try to prove it

Go for escape rooms

Organize and categorize things

What is Intra-personal intelligence?

Are you someone who can reason out your behaviour and feelings most of the time? Do you introspect regularly? Do you find long walks or silent times with just your thoughts comforting? Are you intuitive and are self-aware? Do you seek to develop yourself? If you have answered with a yes for the above questions, then you have what is called as intra-personal intelligence.

Simply put, intra-personal intelligence is the ability of a person to understand themselves. People with this intelligence are content with themselves and always try to push themselves to be better. They can also help people to understand themselves.

Traits of People with Intra-personal intelligence:

The following traits are common among people with intrapersonal intelligence:

They do introspection and spend time reflecting on things

They are independent and enjoy spending time alone

Self-awareness and strong intuition can be observed in them

They are more comfortable working alone and often prefer self-employment

They are aware of their strengths and weaknesses

They like to analyse ideas and theories

They understand their feelings, motivations and needs

They are interested in learning about themselves and are philosophical

They can control their emotions

Careers for People with Intra-personal intelligence

What is Interpersonal intelligence?

Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand and work well with fellow people. People with Interpersonal intelligence enjoy social interactions and can make friends quickly. They tend to have many friends and can comfortably collaborate with people. Because people with interpersonal intelligence are empathetic, others find them more approachable. The vibe around them is lively and welcoming. While explaining interpersonal intelligence in his book, Gardener has given the example of Anne Sullivan. She is the person who taught Hellen Keller who was blind and deaf. Anne Sullivan did not have any training on how to teach special kids. However, she still managed to do it because of her interpersonal intelligence.

Traits of People with Interpersonal intelligence:

They enjoy being in crowds

They are extraverted and empathetic

They have many friends

They prefer team sports and working in groups

They love meeting new people

They like to attend social events

They enjoy teaching and counselling others