The police officer who can recall a good deal of information around the crime scene, the soldier who scans the country side for dangers and the botanist who can differentiate a poisonous mushroom from a non poisonous mushroom are examples of naturalist intelligence. A person who is considered street smart, and maybe even the smart shopper, are people who exhibit high naturalist intelligence. Multiple intelligence theory should be an eye outwards for educators, and an eye inward for learners. Educators who use Multiple intelligence theory to meet the needs their students find that the instruction becomes creative and worth while to the learning process. A student who is often struggling in school has a hidden intelligence, which if used correctly can make the reluctant learner shine.
Learners can use multiple intelligence theory as a means of looking inward.
They can self asses strengths and weaknesses to fine tune future performance. For example, a person who does not have a very high linguistic intelligence would have to study extra hard for a foreign language test. The best engine in a race car does not always win the race. Many factors go into racing. In turn many intelligences go into begin productive, and happy humans.