Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory
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“An intelligence is the ability to solve problems, or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings.” BY: MICHELLE CRAIN Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory
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Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory. “An intelligence is the ability to solve problems, or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings.” By: Michelle Crain. Howard Gardner. Claims that all human beings have multiple intelligences. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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“An intell igence is the abi l ity to solve problems, or to create
products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings.”
BY: MICHELLE CRAIN
Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory
Howard Gardner
Claims that all human beings have multiple intelligences.
These intelligences can be nurtured and strengthened, or ignored and weakened.
We can improve education by addressing the multiple intelligences of our students.
He believes each individual has 9 intelligences.
Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence
Well-developed verbal skills and sensitivity to the sounds, meanings and rhythms of words.
Manifestations of this intelligence: Manipulate and use words Effective use of language Think in terms of words- not pictures Can be written as well as spoken
Poets, writers, teachers, politicians etc…
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Ability to think conceptually and abstractly , and capacity to discern logical or numerical patterns
Manifestations of this intelligence: Numbers Reasoning Mathematical Concepts Think conceptually in logical patterns
Scientists, engineers, accountants, etc…
Musical Intelligence
Ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch and timbre
Manifestations of this intelligence: Produce music Appreciate music Understand music
Musician, singer, composer, etc…
Visual-Spatial
Capacity to think in images and pictures, to visualize accurately and abstractly.
Manifestations of this intelligence: Ability to perceive the visual Think in pictures, not words Vivid mental images
Navigators, artists, sculptors, etc…
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
Ability to control one’s body movements and to handle objects skillfully.
Manifestations of this intelligence: Control body language Manipulate objects Expression through movement
Athletes, dancers, actors, etc…
Interpersonal Intelligence
Capacity to detect and respond appropriately to the moods, motivations and desires of others.
Manifestations of this intelligence: Ability to relate to others Ability to understand others Empathy
Counselor, politician, salesperson, etc…
Intrapersonal Intelligence
Capacity to be self-aware and in tune with inner feelings, values, beliefs and thinking processes. Self-reflection Self-awareness Understanding own state of being
Philosophers, theorists, researchers, etc…
Naturalist Intelligence
Ability to recognize and categorize plants, animals and other objects in nature
Manifestations of this intelligence: Observing and understanding patterns in the natural
environment Classification of species Analysis of sounds
Conservationists, farmers, astronomers, zoologists, etc…
Existential Intelligence
Sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence, such as the meaning of life, why do we die, and how did we get here.
“Tackling deep questions (life and death).”
My MI results- 2006 My MI results- 2009
How my Multiple Intelligence has changed
