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Linguistic intelligence (Word Smart)

The precise definition of Linguistic Intelligence as given by Howard Gardener as “sensitivity to the meaning of words, the order among words, sounds, rhythms, inflections, different functions of language, phonology, syntax and pragmatic”. In simple words, linguistic intelligence is defined as the ability to think words and use those words to express one’s thoughts to […]

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The Theory of Multiple Intelligence

The theory of multiple intelligences was proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983 as a model of intelligence that differentiates intelligence into various specific (primarily sensory) modalities, rather than seeing it as dominated by a single general ability. “I want my children to understand the world, but not just because the world is fascinating and the […]