How to assess intelligences through the observational method. The italian experience

Different Authors were involved in the elaboration of systems to assess Multiple Intelligences. These efforts mainly produced questionnaires and check lists. These devices need users to possess and use linguistic abilities, and intra personal intelligence. For these reasons they cannot be considered tools coherent to the theory. Accordingly to the Gardner's definition, the intelligences have to be identified in daily life problem solving. The most effective way to set up this work is to observe them. Key distinctions in the Italian way to assess the intelligences are provided, in particular the adoption of the observation method through an online environment. (C) 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and peer-review under responsibility of Masterprof team.