Multiple Intelligences

Intelligence:

“An ability to solve problems and/or create products.”

Dr. Howard Gardner

Gardner’s MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCESLogical-Mathematical(logic/number smart) LM

Linguistic(word smart) L

Spatial(picture smart) S

Bodily-Kinesthetic(body smart) BK

Musical(music smart) M

Interpersonal(people smart)

Intrapersonal(self smart)

Naturalist(nature smart ) N

MI “Pie Arrangement” (Thomas Armstrong)

WordSmart

NumberSmartPicture

Smart

BodySmart

MusicSmart

SelfSmart

PeopleSmart

NatureSmart

BASIC CRITERIA for Determining an INTELLIGENCE

OEach intelligence had to be relatively independent of the others, with its own timetable for development, peak growth, and the like.

OEach intelligence had to operate from a different part of the brain.

OEach intelligence had to be valued in cultures around the world.

O Each person may possess all eight intelligences

O Most people can develop each intelligence to an adequate level of competency

O Intelligences usually work together in complex and cooperative ways

O There are many ways to express intelligence within each category

Gardner prefers to use the terms “developed” or “less developed” rather than “strengths” or “weaknesses”

MI involves our preference for “giving back information” as opposed to learning styles/preferences for “taking in information”

The various intelligences are SETS of KNOW-HOW (procedures for doing things)

“Intelligences are not skills; they are biological

potentials which are realized to a greater or

lesser extent dependent upon each individual’s

opportunities and motivation.”

Understanding Multiple Intelligences

OIdentifying multiple intelligences is a first step in getting to know EACH student

OEffective teachers build upon the student’s strength area to increase another intelligence, thereby increasing the capacity to learn

OMultiple Intelligences can be partnered with state standards embedded in conceptual curriculum

What to do

• Seek to understand each child’s individual personality, preferences, and gender traits

OOffer sensory-rich opportunities for increasing human capacity

OEncourage lifelong learning activities

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