Bodily-Kineasthetic Intelligence

In this post we will explain about the bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence.

This intelligence describes the abilities to use the body or parts of the body to solve problems. So, people who has this kind of intelligence can communicate well through body language and other physical gestures. People with  bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence may enjoy doing things rather than reading or hearing about them, and are good at making things and at physical activities in general. Dancers, athletes, gymnasts, actors are examples of people who has this kind of intelligence in a higher level.

How to identify students with the Bodily Kineasthetic intelligence?

- Learn best by doing rather than reading or listening

- Have the ability to manipulate objects, using fine and gross motor skills

- Tend to use the entire body to express themselves

- Are generally good at physical activities

- Like to build things

How can EFL teachers develop the Bodily-Kineasthic Intelligence in the second language classroom? 

- Include role-play activities.

- Utilize manipulatives.

- Use field trips for learning experiences.

- Create learning centers in the classroom.

- Have students create models if appropriate.

- Act out literature or classroom readings.

- Make a video presentation for the class.

  
Some videos about the Bodily-Kineasthetic Intelligence