Fostering Creativity and Imagination

An extract from a presentation By 3Di AssociatesUnderstanding the Language of Multiple Intelligences

1What is the language of intelligence?Intellect knowing, thinking, interpretationInstinct inherent, predisposition, impulsivePersonal self-knowledge, passion, imaginationSocial empathy, compassion, considerationPhysical senses, agility, maintenanceSpiritual intuitive, feeling, wonder

We use these words but do not necessarily connect them with a specific intelligence. We need to be clearer on what we mean by these terms in order to support children as they develop their own intelligences.

IQ versus EQ: Not an either/orWhen many people use the word intelligence what they really mean is intellect.

What is intellect?

Some people suggest that we can have a knowledge based curriculum without the necessity to nurture emotional intelligence simultaneously?

What is emotional intelligence?

Can your school function without the interplay between these intelligences?

Language of intelligenceThinkingFeelingImaginingDoingLearning skillsTeaching stylesEmpowermentHuman potentialSelf-actualisation