Human Potential: Definition
Human Potential: Definition
Human Potential: Definition
Definition:
The inert ability and capability of man
that is deeply buried inside him.
CONCEPT
TYPES
APPLICATION IN TEACHING
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
• This theory was developed by psychologist Howard
Gardner in his book entitled, ‘ Frames of Mind”.
• According to him:
Every individuals has different kinds of intelligences
that relate to various functions.
There are eight types of intelligences that are
possessed by human being.
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
Intrapersonal
Natural Interpersonal
THEORY
Musical MULTIPLE INTELLIGENT Linguistic
(HOWARD GARDNER)
Logical
Kinesthetic
Mathematical
Spatial
LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE
CURRICULUM
Traditional schooling heavily favors the
verbal-linguistic and logical-mathematical
intelligences.
Gardner suggests a more balanced
curriculum that incorporates the arts, self-
awareness, communication, and physical
education.
APPLICATION IN TEACHING
INSTRUCTION
Gardner advocates instructional methods
that appeal to all the intelligences, including
role playing, musical performance,
cooperative learning, reflection,
visualization, story telling and so on.
APPLICATION IN TEACHING
ASSESSMENT
This theory calls for assessment methods
that take into account the diversity of
intelligence, as well as self- assessment
tools that help students understand their
intelligences.