Multiple Intelligences

Howard GardnerIQ Tests limit

human intelligence.Different

“intelligences” used to understand and acquire information.

Not every person learns the same.

8 Original Intelligences

Visual-SpatialPicture Smart

Drawing or visualizing things using the mind’s eye.

Learn the most from pictures, diagrams, and other visual aids.

MusicalMusical Smart

Learn using rhythm or melody, especially by singing or listening to music.

Good at remembering songs and melodies.

Bodily-KinestheticBody Smart

Touch and movement.

Enjoy creating things with their hands.

Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Work best standing up and moving rather than sitting still.

InterpersonalPeople Smart

Relating to others by sharing, comparing, and cooperating.

Excellent group leaders and team players.

Good at communicating verbally.

Good at resolving conflict in groups.

Verbal-LinguisticWords Smart

Reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Very good at writing stories, memorizing information and reading.

Discussing and debating ideas.

Logical-MathematicalLogic Smart

Classifying, categorizing, and thinking abstractly about patterns, relationships, and numbers.

Very good at reasoning and problem solving.

Enjoy conducting scientific experiments.

IntrapersonalSelf Smart

Work alone and set individual goals.

Aware of their feelings, emotions and motivations.

Not necessarily shy; they are independent and organized.

NaturalisticNature Smart

Working with nature.Enjoy learning about

living things and natural events.

Passionate about environmental issues.

Most recent addition to Gardner’s theory .

Roles

TeacherFacilitator, not a

lecturer.Guide them thru the

different centers.Error correction.

StudentLearn and acquire

information thru his/her strongest intelligence.

Develop other intelligences.

Peer error correction.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Students enjoy learning more.

Learn faster using their strengths.

Teachers more creative when planning.

Teachers will have to plan more.

Manage time more efficiently.

Multiple Intelligences (MI) in Mathematics (Primary 1 to 5)

Bibliography Students role Context Institute, Multiple Intelligences in

the classroom, by Bruce Campbell. http://www.context.org/iclib/ic27/campbell/

Connections academy.com (Understanding Your Student's Learning Style: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences) http://www.connectionsacademy.com

Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences By Kendra Cherry. About.com Guide http://psychology.about.com/od/educationalpsychology/ss/multiple-intell.htm

Deviantart.com pictures

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