Acknowledgement.

We would like to express our highest gratitude to our beloved tutor, Madam Rosida. She has
helped us a lot so that we can complete this assignment efficiently. Without her, we would not be
able to complete this assignment on time. We would like to thank her for sacrificing her time to
clear our doubts regarding this assignment . She had also shown us the right method to do our
report according to the APA format.
Besides, we would like to thank all our tutor mates for helping us either directly or indirectly.
We like to take opportunity to thank each of the person below for spending their time to have
interview session with us and for all the cooperation given.
(a). Khidthir Sabri bin Sabri Ali
(b). Sarabjit Singh a/l Sohan Singh
(c). Mr.Muthualagan Thangavelu.

1.0) Overview
IT'S NOT HOW SMART YOU ARE,
IT'S HOW YOU ARE SMART!
This is one of Dr. Howard Gardners famous quote when he is asked to give some
reviews about his theory on multiple intelligences. The world of education was
shocked when he proposed this theory in his book Frames of Mind which was
published in back 1983. In his book, he actually suggested about eight intelligences
and also said that there were more to be identified. The following are the eight
intelligences that he identified:

1.

Verbal/Linguistic intelligence- learning through the spoken and written word.

This
intelligence was always valued in the traditional classroom and in
traditional assessments of intelligence and achievement.

2.

Logical/Mathematical intelligence-- learning through reasoning and problem

solving. Also highly valued in the traditional classroom, where students were
asked to adapt to logically sequenced delivery of instruction.

3.

Visual/Spatial intelligence- learning visually and organizing ideas spatially.

Seeing concepts in action in order to understand them. The ability to "see"
things in one's mind in planning to create a product or solve a problem.

4.

Intrapersonal intelligence-- learning through feelings, values and attitudes.

This is a decidedly affective component of learning through which students
place value on what they learn and take ownership for their learning.

5.

Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence- learning through interaction with one's

environment. This intelligence is not the domain of "overly active" learners. It
promotes understanding through concrete experience.

6.

Interpersonal intelligence- learning through interaction with others. Not the

domain of children who are simply "talkative" or "overly social." This
intelligence promotes collaboration and working cooperatively with others.

7.

Naturalist intelligence- learning through classification, categories and

hierarchies. The naturalist intelligence picks up on subtle differences in
meaning. It is not simply the study of nature; it can be used in all areas of
study.

8.

Musical-Rhythmic intelligence- learning through patterns, rhythms and music.

This includes not only auditory learning, but the identification of patterns
through all the senses.

2.0) Literature Review

2.1) Logical Mathematical Intelligence

Logical - Mathematical Intelligence is known as number or reasoning smart. This intelligence

has to do with logic, abstractions, reasoning and numbers. While it is often assumed that those
with this intelligence naturally excel in mathematics, chess, computer programming and other
logical or numerical activities, a more accurate definition places less emphasis on traditional
mathematical ability and more on reasoning capabilities, recognizing abstract patterns, scientific
thinking and investigation and the ability to perform complex calculations. It correlates strongly
with traditional concepts of "intelligence" or IQ.
2.1.1) Characteristics and Career
The following are some of the noted characteristics for the people who posses LogicalMathematical Intelligence:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Excellent problem-solving skills

Enjoys thinking about abstract ideas
Likes conducting scientific experiments
Good and solving complex computations
Good in making relation
Excellent in reasoning problems
Understand number concept and rules in computing it.
Good at strategy games.
Organize things by category
Search for rational explanation

Career Related to Logical/Mathematical Intelligence:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Scientist
Mathematician
Computer programmer
Engineer
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5.
6.
7.

Accountant
Financial Planner
Accountant
2.1.2) Research
There are many researches done on overall intelligences instead of doing a sole research on
this intelligence. This intelligence is very popular among the students in many schools especially
in Malaysia. There research will be able to describe more on this intelligence. This research was
carried out in Malaysia by researchers from the Learning Faculty of University Technology
Malaysia. The following is their research on multiple intelligences including logicalmathematical intelligence.

Name of researcher:
Rio Sumarni Shariffudin, Lee Ming Fong from Learning Faculty of University Technology
Malaysia.
Method Used:
A case study using a survey was employed in this research. The students Multiple Intelligence
modes were determine using the Multiple Intelligence questionnaire created by Walter McKenzie
in 1999. The respondents need to complete each section which is divided by modes by placing
1 next to each statement that they feel that describes them. If they do not identify with a
statement, they will leave the space provided blank. Then they will total up the score in each
section which signifies the respondent particular strength.
Number of Respondents:
A total of 160 high achievers and 150 normal students from secondary schools around Sarawak
were selected randomly as respondents. Those who were chosen in this study as high achiever
were those who score 6As and above in Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR). The respondents
who participated in the research comprised of 80 male high achievers and approximately same
number of female. While the samples from normal students comprised of 75 male and almost
same number of female.
Results:
Multiple Intelligence

High Achievers (%)

Normal Students (%)

Verbal/Linguistic

11.28

7.19

Logical/Mathematical

14.50

7.19
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Visual/Spatial

11.92

9.35

Bodily/Kinesthetic

9.58

15.11

Musical/Rhythmic

9.65

10.07

Interpersonal

19.49

43.17

Intrapersonal

13.35

6.47

Naturalist

10.23

1.45

Table 1: Comparison of MI among the High Achievers and Normal Students

Conclusion on the Findings:
From this data, we can conclude that Logical-Mathematical intelligence is having second
highest percentage among the high achievers. This actually shows that this intelligence can be
found usually among school students. School students, especially high achievers, are dominant in
Logical-Mathematical intelligence because of the nature of the subjects like Physics, Additional
Mathematics and Modern Mathematics. On the other hand, for normal students we can see that
Logical/Mathematical intelligence having 7.19% which have same percentage as
Verbal/Linguistic intelligence. This intelligence is not very easily found among normal students.

2.2) Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence

Kinesthesia is our movement sense. It generally refers to an awareness of

changes in momentum, balance, pressure and body position. Kinesthetic
intelligence includes control of the bodily motions, the ability to handle objects
skillfully and the gift for using whole body motions.
The area of kinesthetic intelligence is located in the cerebellum and concerns the
thalamus, main ganglions and others parts of the brain. The brains motor cortex
controls bodily motion and people with this intelligence display dexterity and skills
for fine motor movement.
For the kinesthetic types, moving is fundamental and they often fidget if nothing
else. It helps them concentrate better. This body smart group as they are called
affectionately includes overly active people who indulge in physical self and for
whom learning is a physical experience.
2.2.1) Characteristics and Careers:
Individuals with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence or kinesthetic learners have the
following characteristics:

1.

Often wiggle, tap their feet, or move their legs when they sit.

2.

Were often labeled "hyperactive" as children.

3.

Because they learn through movement, kinesthetic learners often do well as

performers: athletes, actors, or dancers.
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4.

Work well with their hands. They may be good at repairing work, sculpting,
art, or working with various tools.

5.

Well coordinated and have a strong sense of timing and body movement.

6.

Hands on learners

This sort of high kinesthetic intelligence is what creates people like:

1.

Scientists

1.

Writers

2.

Artists

3.

Musicians

4.

Dancers

5.

Athletics

2.2.2) Theories and Explanation

According to Gardner The core elements of the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are control of
ones bodily motion and the capacity to handle objects skillfully (p.206). Howard Gardner
elaborates to say that this intelligence also include sense of timing, a clear sense of goal of a
physical action and the ability to train responses so that they become reflexes. Basically, the use
of ones senses is vital in this intelligence.
Gardner cites A dancer's conviction that we all have the capacity to apprehend directly the
actions, feelings, or dynamic abilities of other people, without help from words or pictures
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(p.228). Dancers and actors has this ability; so do architects, who speak of "feeling in their
bodies" the size and proportion of a building. Humorously, this ability is at work when someone
walks out of an early Charlie Chaplin movie, feeling as though he/her has been taught to dance.
What effect does it have on writing if you assume that people that function with bodily
intelligence are of equal status to the linguistic and logical intelligences? Take into consideration
how many kinesthetic expressions apply to the experience of reading, speaking and writing. For
example, we speak of being "touched," "taken," "gripped," "led," and "held." We "grapple" with
difficult subjects, and experience fight/ flight moments. We have "gut wrenching"
experiences. Our stomachs turn. Our hearts beat. Our breathing deepens. All these responses are
deeply rooted in kinesthetic experience.
Brown and Zoellner devote a few pages to analyzing the way Melville used a "dramatically
kinesthetic rendering of mere process facts to organize his description of the cutting-in of the
whale (p.375). Their analysis illustrates a great kinesthetic intelligence at work in structuring a
descriptive passage, as in: "This accomplished swordsman...makes a scientific dash at the mass,
and with a few sidelong, desperate, lunging slicing, severs it completely in twain."

Recent books by practitioners of various schools of bodywork document the extraordinary

degree to which a mental activity such as memory or emotion is linked with highly specific
muscular patterns. Older ideas, based on a compartmentalization of "mind," "body," "reason,"
and "emotion," have thoroughly changed in current psychosomatic practice. Though no single
new paradigm has gained wide acceptance, what used to be dismissed mechanically as "the
body" is now widely discussed as a knowing, conscious, and wise organism which has a
multifaceted
relationship
to
other
human
faculties.
When we look for more information about the kinesthetic intelligence and its relation to an
activity as "mental" as writing, we are likely to find help in current research on mental imagery
and its effect on disease, massage and other body therapies, meditations based on breathing, and
explorations that take place during deep relaxation (such as Autogenic training). Diamond
describes how in a healing method called Applied Kinesiology, it is possible to demonstrate
how merely thinking a lie distinctly weakens a muscle being tested. For centuries, poets have
been playing music on our internal organs; but current researchers glimpse only the grossest
changes. The role of the kinesthetic intelligence in writing is still a frontier largely unexplored.

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence develop among children or are nurtured. Children who are
strong in the body-kinesthetic intelligence can excel in either gross-motor (big muscles) or finemotor (small muscles) skills, or even both. People strong in this area are highly valued in our
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society, either for things they produce and make, or for the skills and talents they perform for
us. Many see professional athletes as role models. For example, Nichol Ann David in squash
and Maria Sharapova in tennis. From a leisure standpoint, its fun to exercise our bodykinesthetic intelligence. Many hobbies such as jogging, golf, and painting require well
developed motor skills and coordination. Like all intelligences, body-kinesthetic overlaps into
the other intelligences in most activities we do.

2.3) Interpersonal Intelligence

Interpersonal intelligence is one of the intelligence that most people use everyday. This
intelligence helps people to express their feelings, thoughts and share them with people around
them. Sometimes people that have high skills of interpersonal intelligence can know others
feelings. Other than that, they can also motivate others in almost all conditions. People with this
kind of intelligence will have many friends. This is because they have the ability to understand
others well and act depending on the person they interact. They can be very easygoing.
However, there are differences between interpersonal people. This is because there are several
types of interpersonal intelligence following people types.

2.3.1) Types
The first type is Controlling Style. When this person is talking or presenting something he or
she does not give any gap or time for anyone to interfere with him or her talking. Interfere in this
context means that he will not listen to any of your questions. The people with this type of
interpersonal intelligence always will try to dominate the situation.
The second type is Egalitarian Style. This style is better than the first one. This is
because, when this kind of person talks, he or she will give opportunity for others to talk. This is
what we call as a two-way communication. This kind of person will ask for feedback. This style
of communication is much more effective. This style of communication provide chance for the
others to express their feelings or ideas and also creates a co-operative and healthy atmosphere.
The third type is Structuring Style. This type of person is able to communicate effectively so
that he or she can reach the goal of his or her speech and bring coordination to an organization or
in society. This type of person is very suitable to be a leader or politician.
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The fourth type is Dynamic Style. This type of person usually uses motivating words and
have the ability to make high-energy approach. High-energy approach is really important to
motivate any person. This style also enables a person to manipulate his words so that he can give
inspiration to others. This style is very important for those who want to become a counselor. This
is because a counselors main aim is to motivate others.
The fifth type is Relinquishing Style. This type of person able to deliver message from
one person to another or to society. This kind of person is able to remember and capture well
what other people say. This style of conversation is only successful if the sender and the receiver
of the message is both interested with the topic.

2.3.2) Characteristics and Careers

Campbell et al. list the following characteristics of a person with highly developed interpersonal
intelligence Bonds with parents and interacts with others.
1.

Forms and maintains social relationships.

2.

Recognizes and uses a variety of ways to relate to others.

3.

Perceives the feelings, thoughts, motivations, behaviors, and lifestyles of others.

4.

Participates in collaborative efforts and assumes various roles as appropriate from

follower to leader in group endeavors.

5.

Influences the opinions or actions of others.

6.

Understands and communicates effectively in both verbal and nonverbal ways.

7.

Adapts behavior to different environments or groups and from feedback from others.

8.

Perceives diverse perspectives in any social or political issue.

9.

Develops skills in mediation, organizing others for a common cause, or working with
others of diverse ages or backgrounds.

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10.

Expresses an interest in interpersonally-oriented careers such as teaching, social work,

counseling, management, or politics.

11.

Develops new social processes or models.

Potential careers choices for interpersonal-intelligent people:

1.

Psychologist

2.

Philosopher

3.

Counsellor

4.

Sales person

5.

Politician

6.

Motivator

3.0) Case Studies

3.1) Case Study on Logical Mathematical Intelligence

Suggestion in what ways the respondent uses his dominant intelligence (LogicalMathematical) to enhance his performance as a student:
There are many ways for the respondent to use their dominant intelligence to enhance their
performances in their respective field. In this case study, Khidthir is actually a student in
university therefore his respective field should be narrowed into researches and learning.
Firstly, Khidthir can use his dominant intelligence which is logical-mathematical intelligences
to help other students in subjects regarding the knowledge of mathematical and logical. Mostly
Universiti Teknologi Petronas students have difficulty when it comes to the subjects on
mathematics such as pre-calculus, programming and engineering calculus. By this, Khidthir
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would be able to optimize his dominant intelligence in order to help poor students by tutoring
them.
Next, by having this dominant intelligence, Khidthir would be able catch up his studies easily
and effectively. This is because his studies is mostly about engineering where logicalmathematical intelligence is really important in order to understand concept of physics,
calculation of chemical formula, and also formulas in calculus. By this he is able to use his
knowledge when he is working
Furthermore, he has the ability to carry out good critical thinking skill. According to research
conducted, when a person is dominant in logical-mathematical intelligence, there are likely to
have a better common sense, good judgments and also good thinking skill. Khidthir can use this
trait to do some logical thinking when facing problems in daily life or professional field.
Lastly but not least, Khidthir can use his intelligence to simplify complicated mathematical
formula for the benefits of other student. Usually people who have this intelligence have the
ability to see things in simpler ways. By this students who have difficulty can see thing in
simpler way.

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Name: Khidthir Sabri Bin Ali Sabri Sani

Age: 18
Date of birth: 17/2/1993
Religion Islam
Occupation: Student
Marital status: Single
Hobbies: 1) Sightseeing
2) Working out
Fathers occupation: Accountant
Mothers occupation: Accountant
Siblings: 3
Academic achievement: 1) SPM 10A+
2) CGPA UTP 4.00
Favorite quotation: Family comes first

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As a student, Khidthir usually spends his time in library. To him, it is a way for enhance his
understanding on certain topic and avoid him to waste his time on vain things. He usually spends
about at least 2 hours a day in library to do some reading or help friends who have problems with
their studies.

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Khidthir is one of the top scorers for SPM in Malaysia. He scored 10A+ for his SPM where one
should be proud of because he actually came from residential school. This actually shows that his
success is due to his own hard work. His success also doesnt stop there when he got 4 flat for his
first semester in Universiti Teknologi Petronas.
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3.1.2) Multiple intelligences styled online test

Logical- Mathematical Intelligence (Khidthir)

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3.1.3) Interview
Question: What skills you have which helped you do your job better?
Answer: Catching a concept faster especially in mathematics
Question: Which learning method is the most effective for you?
Answer: Understanding before memorizing.
Question: What are the challenges that you face in your daily life?
Answer: I face problem when applying physic theory to practice.
Question: How do you apply your personal intelligence in solving this
problem?
Answer: First, I will write down detailed solution before taking one-by-one step to apply physic
theory into practice. If any mistake occurs, I simply will revise back my solution.
Question: From the 8 intelligences, which 2 intelligences are your upper hands?
Answer: Logical-mathematical intelligence and spatial intelligence.
Question: What are the intelligences you lack in?
Answer: Musical intelligence
Question: Do you learn from other sources, like radio, television or internet?
Answer: Yes.
Question: Where do you get your inspiration from?
Answer: I get inspiration from many sources. Firstly, from my family and teachers. Next, is from
my cousin, Mohammad Putera Faris Iskandar who is the top scorer in SPM 2010 and also my
friends.

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3.1.4) Findings

Based on the multiple intelligence style tests conducted online, the respondent, Khidthir Sabri
Bin Ali Sabri Sani is dominant in logical-mathematical intelligence. He has also good
spatial/visual intelligence but lack in musical intelligence. This actually explains why he is very
good in mathematics and also why he is bad in music. He also quoted when he is given the test
report I can understand easily math formula but cant understand any single thing on music
notes.
Based on the interview conducted, the respondent has good understanding in mathematical
knowledge such as algebra, geometry and calculus and also other subjects such as physic and
chemistry. This wide knowledges have helped him excel in academic studies, especially in
school and university. In terms on learning, he prefers learning subject involve mathematics and
logic thinking. Khidthir is known as genius in mathematic among his friends, teachers and
lecturers. This is because he is able to execute complex mathematical problem easily.
Theoretically, people who have logical-mathematical intelligence have the trait of fast learner,
have good judgement and prefer straight to the point communication. This characteristics can
been seen clearly when we refer it to Khidthir. For Khidthir, being number smart, means that he
has the responsibility to use his intelligence to help other students in mathematics. In daily life,
Khidthir prefer to use his dominant intelligence to help his friends in their studies and try to
simplify complex formula. This is a good ways to use his dominant intelligence for helping
others.
As for the conclusion, Khidthir displays that his dominant intelligence is logical-mathematical
intelligence. This intelligence can be verified by seeing his characteristic and also conducting
multiple intelligences styles test. Therefore, Khidthir Sabri Bin Ali Sabri Sani is an example of
person who possesses logical-mathematical intelligence.

3.2) Case Study on Bodily - Kinesthetic Intelligence

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Suggestion in what ways the respondent uses his dominant intelligence (Bodily
Kinesthetic) to enhance his performance as a sportsman:
1.
2.
3.

Taking part in sports events organized locally at different levels

Training hard to improve his sports related skills and fitness.
Competing among peers for sports selections.

Name : Sarabjiet Singh a/l Sohan Singh

Age: 18 years old
Date Of Birth : 20th December 1993
Education : Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Occupation: Student
Religion: Sikh
Interest: Running, soccer, Australian rules football
Marital status: Single
Fathers occupation: Entrepreneur
Mothers occupation: Banker
Siblings: 2
Ambition: Engineer

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Sarabjiet is very active in sports and he has a natural talent of good body motions. I the picture
above, he has his concentration focused in a game of Australian rules football at the national
level tournament in the Royal Selangor Golf Club.

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Sarabjiet has a great interest in running, especially in 100m, 4100m and marathon events. The
picture shows Sarabjiet (second from right) preparing with other competitors just before a 100m
race.

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3.2.1) Multiple intelligences styled online test

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence (Sarabjiet)

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3.2.2) Interview

Question: What skills you have which has helped you do your job better?
Answer: Good speed, power, agility and coordination are some of the skills that I had always
possessed. These skills enable me to be competent in any kind of sorts.
Question: Which learning method is the most effective for you?
Answer: I always prefer conducting experiments in labs rather than listening to lectures.
Question: What are the challenges that you face in your daily life?
Answer: The need to improve my fitness level and endurance.
Question: How do you apply your personal intelligence in solving this
problem?
Answer: I use my sports skills to increase my fitness and endurance.
Question: From the 8 intelligences, which 2 intelligences are your upper hands?
Answer: Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence and spatial intelligence.
Question: What are the intelligences you lack in?
Answer: Interpersonal intelligence.
Question: Do you learn from other sources, like radio, television or internet?
Answer: Yes. I learn more about sports from the internet and by watching online videos.
Question: Where do you get your inspiration from?
Answer: I have always admired Lance Armstrong. He did well at cycling, got cancer, then came
back & conquered the cycling world with seven Tour de France wins .
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3.2.3) Findings

Based on the multiple intelligence styled test, the respondent, Sarabjiet Singh is dominant in
bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. He has a good spatial intelligence but lack in interpersonal
intelligence.
Based on the interview conducted, the respondent has good sports skills such as speed, power,
agility and coordination. These skills have helped him excel in sports, especially in athletic
events and football. In terms on learning, he prefers getting directly involved instead of listening
to long lectures. Sarabjiet is known as a hands on learner, that is doing things practically, a
normal characteristic of a bodily-kinesthetic individual. Theoretically, people who have bodilykinesthetic intelligence should learn better by involving muscular movement. As, for challenges
in life, he uses his natural sports skills to improve his fitness level and endurance in sports.
For Sarabjiet, being body smart, he has to use his good bodily motions and natural skills to
enhance his dominant intelligence, that is bodily-kinesthetic intelligence to improve his
competence in sports.

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3.3) Case Study on Interpersonal Intelligence

Suggestion in what ways the respondent uses his dominant intelligence (Interpersonal) to
enhance his career as a lecturer:
1.

By improving his ability to deliver his speech efficiently to his students.

2.

Tries to learn about students background before he gives motivation to him or her. This
helps him to give his motivation specifically to help the persons problem rather than
giving motivation just generally.

3.

Creates a good student-lecturer relationship.

Name: Mr. Muthualagan Thangavelu

Age: 31
Date of birth: 9th March 1980
Religion: Hindu
Occupation: Full time lecterur in Universiti Tun Abdul Razak and full time lecturer
in Universiti Teknologi Petronas.
Marital status: Married
Interest: Playing badminton and spending time with his family
Fathers occupation: Retired
Mothers occupation: Retired
Favorite quotation: Smile at each other, smile at your wife, smile at your husband,
smile at your children, smile at each other - it doesn't matter who it is and that will help
you to grow up in greater love for each other.
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Sir Muthualagan Thangavelu is teaching his students with full spirit.

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Sir Muthualagan Thangavelu is having a two-way communication with one of his students.

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3.3.1)Multiple intelligences styled online test

Interpersonal Intelligence (Mr. Muthualagan)

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3.3.2) Interview

Question: What skills you have which has helped you do your job better?
Answer: I have always realised that my interpersonal intelligence had helped me a lot to perform
my daily work. This is because I am a lecturer and need to mingle with the students a lot.
Question: What teaching method is the most effective for you?
Answer: I would prefer to teach using slides or power points. I will also ask questions during my
teachings to enhance the knowledge of my students.
Question: What are the challenges that you face in your daily life?
Answer: One of the challenges is to attract my students attention to focus in class.
Question: How do you apply your personal intelligence in solving this problem?
Answer: I will make sure the environment in the class is not so boring by making some jokes to
get their attention. My slides will also have a lot of pictures so that they will not fall asleep inside
the class.
Question: From the 8 intelligences, which 2 intelligences are your upper hands?
Answer: I think it will be interpersonal intelligence and linguistic intelligence.
Question: What are the intelligences you lack in?
Answer: I think musical intelligence. I like to listen to music but I am not that good in playing
musical instrument.
Question: Do you teach using other sources, like radio, television or internet?
Answer: Yes, I do when its necessary. This kind of sources helps me to make the students
understands better in the subject I teach which is Moral Studies.
Question: Where do you get your inspiration from?

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Answer: I get my inspiration from my father, mother and not forgetting also my wife. They give
a lot of motivation and help me whenever I am in trouble.

3.3.3) Findings
There are many ways for the respondents to use their dominant intelligence style to perform
in their respective fields. For my respondent, Mr. Muthualagan Thangavelu is using his
intelligence style to educate his students. Based on the test he took, its shows his highest
intelligence is of course interpersonal intelligence followed by linguistic intelligence.
One of his interpersonal styles is the Egalitarian style. This is because, when Mr.Muthualagan
Thangavelu talks, he will give opportunity for others to talk. This means he practices two-way
communication and he will always ask for feedback from his students. This style of
communication is much more effective. Other than that, he can also improve his style of teaching
from his feedback.
Other than that, he is also a Dynamic style person. This is because he likes to motivate people
or specifically his student a lot as he is a Moral subject lecturer. One of his responsibility as a
Moral Subject lecturer is to educate students towards a first class thinking of citizen. In order to
accomplish his mission, he has to use high-energy approaching words. This style is usually used
by the motivators to motivate others. Thats what Mr.Muthu Thangavelu always do in his lecture.
He usually motivates all the students to be a better person.
He also likes to mingle a lot with other people. He always share and celebrate all his happy
moments such as promotion with others especially with his family members and with his friends.
Even in sports, he likes team- sports like badminton (double). This shows he can get along easily
with a lot of people.
The most interesting thing about him is in his lecture class is he will not be treated as a
lecturer in the class. This is because he is too close with all the students like friends. The class
will be really happening and enjoying. He is also comfortable being treated as a student as he is a
very cool person. Other than that, he knows how to deal each student according to his or her
characteristics..

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4.0) Conclusion

After conducting our study on Multiple Intelligences theory which was proposed by Dr.
Howard Gardner, we were actually able to understand more on this theory and also improve our
knowledge in the field of human intelligences. Before Multiple Intelligences theory was
proposed, usually intelligence quotient or IQ held much significance in human intelligences.
According to Dr. Howard Gardner, IQ is actually all about linguistic intelligence and
logical/mathematical intelligence where students are actually categorized by these two
intelligences. So the thinking of who has higher IQ level, he is the smartest and this is practiced
throughout the country. However, when Dr. Howard Gardner proposed his theory on Multiple
Intelligences, the mistakes of IQ theory began to be noted.

Dr. Howard Gardner has proposed eight intelligences through his book Frames of Mind and
also claimed that there are more intelligence to be found. His theory has actually revolutionized
the traditional idea of intelligences based on IQ. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
provides a theoretical foundation for recognizing the different abilities and talents of students.
This theory acknowledges that while all students may not be verbally or mathematically gifted,
children may have an expertise in other areas, such as music, spatial relations, or interpersonal
knowledge. Approaching and assessing learning in this manner allows a wider range of students
to successfully participate in classroom learning. With this, the students who possess other
intelligences are able to contribute to the country by their own way.

Multiple Intelligences theory should actually be practiced throughout the world as it held
much significance to the students. The student should not be evaluated by IQ or more precisely
linguistic and mathematical intelligences. Each student is very unique and has his or her own
multiple intelligences styles. Therefore, education curriculum and syllabus should be revised so
that each child is treated fairly and just. More studies and researches should be to design a
suitable curriculum and syllabus for the students. By this, each student are able to create
intellectual surrounding and held own importance towards the country

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