Visual-Spatial Intelligence

In this post, we will present some characteristics and concepts about the Visual - Spatial Intelligence.

This kind of intelligence is basically the ability to create necessarily a mental image to perceive some elements like: shape, form, space, line and etc, even in the absence of relevant stimulus. Spatial intelligence is also referred to "visual thinking". A good example of this, is when someone reads a map easily.

It deals with patterns, designs and so on. Generally, the main hobbies of a person that has Visual-Spatial Intelligence are: collage, video, photography origami, video games, chess, jigsaws, drawing and painting.

How to identify students with Visual-Spatial Intelligence?

- They usually enjoy geometry at school.

- They are good in solving visual puzzles

- Good at drawing, and they can visualize pictures in their heads.

- Notice colors and shapes.

- Good with directions and they can remember places vividly

How EFL teachers can develop the Visual-Spatial Intelligence in the second language classroom?

-By visiting art galleries with the class.

- By watching movies in classroom.

- Asking them to illustrate a story.

- To ask them, from memory to draw a map of a familiar area.

- By suggesting them to make a different route to get at school.

Some videos About Visual-Spatial Intelligence:

Referências: 

www.mypersonality.info/multiple-intelligences/visual-spatial/http://www.brainboxx.co.uk/a1_multiple/pages/visualspatial.htm