Multiple Inteligence

Multiple intelligence assesses eight distinct types of intelligences in human beings. Multiple intelligence assess Visual /spatial intelligence, Linguistic/verbal intelligence, Logical / mathematical intelligence, bodily Kinesthetic intelligence, musical intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, intrapersonal intelligence and naturalistic intelligence. Computation of a score for each category enables one to see what areas one is more intelligent or less intelligent in.
Using multiple intelligence to assess my own intelligence turned out to be a very interesting exercise. I have never used this assessment before, and it enabled me to get a better perspective on areas that I have strengths in and areas that I am at my weakest. According to my computation of the scores in each section, I scored the highest in kinesthetic and intrapersonal intelligence, and the lowest with a score of six in three areas; naturalist, musical and existential intelligence.
In analyzing my results, I agree with the results somewhat. I am aware of who I am, and what I am capable of. It is very easy for me to motivate myself to do something I know I am capable of doing, and pushing myself to do something that may look difficult at first. My second strongest intelligence dealt with kinesthetic. I am very good at learning things by doing them hands on, its better for me to get working on a project than reading about how to do it. Sometimes I may appear clumsy in sports or dancing but I learnt over time that practicing is better than stopping and saying I cannot do it.
At a very early age I found out that I was very capable of doing mathematical problems and computation with more ease than writing and poetry interpretation. I was always able to reason out math problems, and this came in very handy when I was doing pharmacology in nursing school. While I scored an eight and not a ten in the logical intelligence section I don’t feel it necessary at this time to improve in this area of intelligence.
It’s not surprising that my interpersonal skills and verbal skills are closest to my weaker strengths. I consider myself to be a shy person at times, I find at times I would enjoy going to the movies by myself than with others. At other times I enjoy entertaining and being in a crowd. I believe this is one of my weaker intelligences due to my fear of speaking in crowds and wondering what to say to new people I meet. On the other hand I am sensitive to others feelings and temperaments and seeing things from others perspective. To be honest, I find myself constantly working on this area everyday. Recently I started doing a lot of word games and word puzzles, which will help to improve my vocabulary. Last year I took up journal writing, which will help improve my writing skills.
I believe I am a nature loving person, being around forestry areas relaxes me but I am not deep into the aspects of botany and zoology. I was surprised that I scored so low in this area and musical intelligence. Listening to the birds’ chirp and the leaves blow gives me great pleasure. When I am able to, I find sitting under a tree in the park with a good book helps me to relax and enjoy nature.
While I probably am not able to compile a musical interlude, I believe that music is one of the essences of life. Music always puts me in a better mood after a hard day at work or school. Its one of those past times I thoroughly enjoy. After completing this survey I believe I can improve on this intelligence by expanding my collection and including more instrumental or classical sounds.
In closing I believe that everyone needs to complete a multiple intelligence survey. It is important that we assess ourselves and improve the areas that need to be.