Howard Gardner

Katie Henry

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• Purpose• Who is Howard Gardner• What are “Multiple Intelligences?”• Types of Multiple Intelligences– Linguistic Intelligence– Logical/Mathematical– Musical Rhythmic– Bodily/Kinesthetic

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– Spatial– Naturalist– Intrapersonal– Interpersonal

• What does this mean for teachers?• Practical applications

Purpose

• To become familiar with Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences and understand how it relates to education.

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Who is Howard Gardner?

• Professor in Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education

• Developed theory of Multiple Intelligences (1983)

• Wrote over twenty books and hundreds of articles on his theory

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What are “Multiple Intelligences?”

• A theory that humans have many different intellectual strengths.

• Our strengths influence how we learn.

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Types of Multiple Intelligences• Linguistic

• Logical/Mathematical

• Musical Rhythmic

• Bodily/Kinesthetic

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• Spatial

• Naturalist

• Intrapersonal

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Linguistic

• Strengths:– Uses words well, both written and spoken– Writing– Telling stories– Memorizing information

Examples: Writer, journalist, teacher

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Logical/Mathematical

• Strengths:– Reasoning– Recognizing patterns– Analyzing problems

Examples: Scientists, mathematicians, engineer, accountant

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Musical Rhythmic

• Strengths– Thinking in patterns and tones– Musical composition and performance– Remembering songs

Examples: Music Teacher, Singer, Composer

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Bodily/Kinesthetic

• Strengths– Body movement– Physical Coordination– Dancing and sports– Remembers by doing (not by hearing or seeing)

Examples: Dancer, Builder, Sculptor, Actor

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Spatial

• Strengths– Visualizing– Reading maps– Putting puzzles together– Recognizing patterns

Examples: Architect, Artist, Engineer

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Naturalist

• Strengths– Categorizing and cataloging information– Exploring outdoors– In tune with nature

Examples: Biologists, Conversationist

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Intrapersonal

• Strengths– Identifying their strengths and weaknesses– Self awareness– Being aware of their own feelings

Examples: Writer, Philosopher, Theorist

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Interpersonal

• Strengths– Communicating– Understanding other people’s perspectives– Resolving conflicts

Examples: Psychologist, Counselor, Sales person

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What does this mean for teachers?

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•Need to provide a variety of ways for your students to learn.

•Personalize learning so that students are engaged and feel empowered.

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What are some practical applications?

• Provide alternative assessments• Student portfolios• Write in journals• Create songs/dances that tie into instruction• Have students justify thinking• Write mathematics stories• Role play

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Quiz Question 1

1. Students that learn best by doing or moving are:

a) Musical/Rhythmic learnersb) Bodily/Kinesthetic learnersc) Intrapersonal learnersd) Naturalistic learners

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Quiz Question 2

2. Someone who is in touch with nature would be considered a:

a)Interpersonal learnerb)Spatial learnerc) Mathematical learnerd)Naturalist learner

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Quiz Question 3

3. Someone that becomes a guidance counselor is most likely what kind of learner?

a)Intrapersonalb)Interpersonal c) Linguisticd)Musical

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References(2012). Big thinkers: howard gardner on

multiple intelligences. Retrieved fromhttp://www.edutopia.org/multiple- intelligences-

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Cherry, K. (2012). Gardner’s theory of multipleintelligences. Retrieved from http://psychology.about.com/od/educationalpsychology/ss/multiple-intell_7.htm

Willis, J., & Johnson, A. (2001, January). Multiply using mulitple intelligences. Retrieved from http://karolyeatts.com/Math/ multiplewithmi.pdf