How to recognize different types of intelligences and learning styles of our children whether they have the intelligence of language, logic, spatial, or something else?
Thomas Armstrong, Multiple Intelligences expert, says there are two simple ways that we can use to identify the types of children’s intelligence. Thomas Armstrong’s opinion addressed to the teachers, but we can also apply outside the classroom.
Image One good way to identify the most highly developed intelligence of children is by observing the “mischief” they are in class. Delinquency of children is a kind of “appeal rebellion” against a particular learning style imposed. Because the children were regarded applied her learning style does not fit with their natural learning style, they cry out for help. And the way the children express their pleas for help it is to do the things that are considered adults as delinquency.
If observed, it turns out the children’s delinquency different expression. Children who have linguistic intelligence is usually often make remarks and jokes in words. Children who have spatial intelligence will doodling. Children who have interpersonal intelligence would chat with her friends. While children who have KINESTHETIC-kinesthetic intelligence can not sit still and continue to play catch with his friend.
Another simple observation indicator and can be used is to observe the way children use their spare time. By the time schedule of the child is not regulated externally by others, children can appear natural and candid. They are free to choose what activities she likes. Therefore, their activities demonstrate how they learn (learning style) and other types of intelligence that stands out about them.
Of course this observation is very simple. This simple but can we apply at home in children at home. Although we are not psychologists, at least, we can learn to get to know our children. Thus, we can more effectively while facilitating growth and development of our children.
