The Holistic Approach

Based on Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences in order to capture the child’s specific strength in learning the child is exposed to range of abilities. Providing child multiple ways to demonstrate knowledge and skill increase engagement and learning to achieve maximum potential. 

Verbal-linguistic intelligence

Linguistic intelligence involves having well –

developed verbal skills and being sensitive to the sounds and meaning of words

Logical – mathematical intelligence

Logical – mathematical intelligence involves the children’s   capacity to distinguish logical and numerical patterns.

Spatial - Visual Intelligence

Visual Intelligence involves the capacity to think in images and pictures and to visualise accurately and abstractly.

Bodily - Kinesthetic Intelligence

This type of intelligence incorporates one’s ability to control the body movements and to handle objects skilfully

Musical intelligence

Musical intelligence is the ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch and timber.

Interpersonal intelligence

Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. It involves effective verbal and nonverbal communication, the ability to note distinctions among others, sensitivity to the moods and temperaments of others, and the ability to entertain multiple perspectives.

Intrapersonal intelligence

Intrapersonal intelligence is about self-awareness or introspection.

Natural intelligence

Natural intelligence is the ability to recognise and categorise plants, animals and other objects in nature.