Self knowledge and the ability to act adaptively on the basis of that knowledge. This intelligence includes having an accurate picture of oneself (one's strengths and limitations); awareness of inner moods, intentions, motivations, temperaments, and desires; and the capacity for self-discipline, self-understanding, and self esteem.
Wikipedia:
This area has to do with introspective and self-reflective capacities. People with intrapersonal intelligence are intuitive and typically introverted. They are skillful at deciphering their own feelings and motivations. This refers to having a deep understanding of the self; what are your strengths/ weaknesses, what makes you unique, can you predict your own reactions/ emotions.
Careers which suit those with this intelligence include philosophers, psychologists, theologians and writers.
Learning Situations: These "self smart" people learn best through meta-cognitive practices such as getting in touch with their feelings and self motivation. They are able to concentrate and be mindful. Provide tools to help students "think about their thinking" through writing, diagramming, or recording ideas. Roles:They are good at setting and pursuing goals and assessing work. They are good at working independently toward a group goal. http://www.lth3.k12.il.us/rhampton/mi/MI%20&%20Technology.htm#Intrapersonal
Intrapersonal
Excerpt from Thomas Anderson's Book
Self knowledge and the ability to act adaptively on the basis of that knowledge. This intelligence includes having an accurate picture of oneself (one's strengths and limitations); awareness of inner moods, intentions, motivations, temperaments, and desires; and the capacity for self-discipline, self-understanding, and self esteem.
Wikipedia:
This area has to do with introspective and self-reflective capacities. People with intrapersonal intelligence are intuitive and typically introverted. They are skillful at deciphering their own feelings and motivations. This refers to having a deep understanding of the self; what are your strengths/ weaknesses, what makes you unique, can you predict your own reactions/ emotions.
Careers which suit those with this intelligence include philosophers, psychologists, theologians and writers.
Learning Situations: These "self smart" people learn best through meta-cognitive practices such as getting in touch with their feelings and self motivation. They are able to concentrate and be mindful. Provide tools to help students "think about their thinking" through writing, diagramming, or recording ideas.
Roles: They are good at setting and pursuing goals and assessing work. They are good at working independently toward a group goal.
http://www.lth3.k12.il.us/rhampton/mi/MI%20&%20Technology.htm#Intrapersonal