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Brain Research- Multiple IntelligencesDr. Douglas Gosse & Olive Ridler, 2006

Methods – Faculty of Education, Nipissing University

                                                                           

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Who is intelligent?

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Theoretical Premise: Howard Gardner 1983, 2000

• People engage in different kinds of thinking

• There is a connection between thinking and intelligence

• Howard Gardner challenges traditional views of intelligence which he says have centered on only 2 types of intelligence ( linguistic & logical mathematical)

• This theory is more appealing cross culturally because other forms of intelligence are valued in other cultures

• Real people have a blend of intelligences & teachers must consider instructional strategies that uses all the intelligences

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Howard Gardner 1983, 2000• Most people are strong in at least one of the

intelligence areas.

• Historically the traditional “intelligences” were privileged but Gardner proposes that all 8 of his intelligences are of equal utility

• Teachers have embraced this theory because it is easy to apply to teaching and learning

• This theory also provides for alternative forms of assessment. Instead of answering the question “How smart are you?” assessment becomes “How are you smart?”

• All intelligences can be taught & nurtured

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Gardner’s definition of intelligence

• The ability to solve problems that one encounters in real life

• The ability to generate new problems to solve

• The ability to make something or offer a service that is valued within one’s culture

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MI theory is not an educational prescription.

“ Educators are in the best position to determine the uses in which MI theory can and should be put to use”

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8 Intelligences – by Dr. Howard Gardner

1. Linguistic

2. Logical/ Mathematical

3. Spatial

4. Bodily/ Kinesthetic

5. Musical

6. Interpersonal

7. Intrapersonal

8. Naturalistic

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Can you define intelligence?

Margaret Atwood

Linguistic Intelligence• capacity to use language• Able to express what is on your mind• Adept with words• “Word Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

Albert Einstein

Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence• Adept with numbers & reasoning

• Manipulate numbers, quantities and numbers

• “Number Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

Alex Colville

Spatial Intelligence• Adept with pictures & images

• Able to represent the spatial world internally in your mind

• “Picture Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?Mats Sundin

                                 

Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intelligence• capacity to use parts of the body to solve a problem, make something or put on some kind of production

• “Body Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

Shania Twain

Musical Intelligence• capacity to think in • Music, able to hearpatterns, recognize them, manipulate them

• “Music Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

Pierre E. Trudeau

Interpersonal Intelligence• understanding other People

• ability to work with & motivate others toward a common goal

• “People Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

Helen Keller

Intrapersonal Intelligence• Skills of self-knowledge• Knowing who you are, what you can do, what you want

• “Self smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

David Suzuki

Naturalistic Intelligence• Skills of making connection to elements in nature• “Nature Smart”

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Linguistic

If you have strong linguistic intelligence you might learn better by• Reading• Memorizing• Playing word games (Scrabble, Anagrams,

Password)• Making up rhymes, puns• Using the internet

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Logical/Mathematical LearnerIf you have strong logical-

mathematical intelligence you might learn better by• Recording information systematically• Setting up experiments (“What if…?”)

• Playing strategy games (Chess, Checkers)

• Analyzing data • Asking logical questions• Using the internet

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Spatial Learner

If you have strong spatial intelligence you might learn better by

• Studying pictures• Watching videos• Using visual, tangible aids• Doing mazes, puzzles • Making predictions• Using the internet

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Bodily/Kinesthetic LearnerIf you have strong bodily-kinesthetic

intelligence you might learn better by• Doing role plays• Constructing physical examples• Exercising while reviewing• Visiting museums, institutions, parks • Asking logical questions• Using the internet

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Musical Learner

If you have strong musical intelligence you might learn better by• Listening to recordings• Talking to yourself• Making up songs • Mentally repeating information • Reading aloud• Changing tempo

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Interpersonal Learner

If you have strong interpersonal intelligence you might learn better by• Studying in groups• Comparing information with others• Interviewing experts

• Relating personal experiences • Being a team player

• Doing cooperative projects

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Intrapersonal Learner

If you have strong intrapersonal intelligence you might learn better by• Avoiding distractions• Establishing personal goals • Playing solitary games • Setting own pace • Working alone• Relating personal experiences

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Naturalistic Learner

If you have strong naturalistic intelligence you might learn better by• Studying outside• Learning in the presence of plants & pets• Relating environmental issues to topics• Smelling, seeing touching, tasting,

• Observing natural phenomenon

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Multiple Intelligences

• Studies continue…– Naturalistic Intelligence– Emotional intelligence– Moral Intelligence– Spiritual Intelligence

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Consolidation!!!!1. Charlie Chaplin and Maria

Sharapova are two extraordinary examples of the following intelligence:

– Visual Spatial– Bodily – Kinaesthetic – Musical rhythmic

2. Jane Goodall and David Suzuki are great examples of this intelligence:

• Logical Mathematical

• Naturalist

• Intrapersonal

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Consolidation3. Pablo Picasso and the architect Frank Lloyd Wright had

the following capacity in great measure:– Visual Spatial intelligence– Logical Mathematical intelligence– Verbal Linguistic intelligence

4. The famous lawyer Ed Greenspoon and the chess champion Gary Kasparov have the following intelligence in common:

• Interpersonal• Verbal Linguistic• Logical Mathematical

5. Former prime minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau and talk show host Oprah Winfrey are examples of :

– Bodily – Kinaesthetic intelligence– Interpersonal intelligence– Intrapersonal intelligence

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Consolidation6. What do Arethra Franklin and Wolfgang Amadeus

Mozart have in common?– Naturalist intelligence– Musical rhythmic intelligence– Visual Spatial intelligence

7. Authors Henry David Thoreau and Khalil Gibran had abundant:– Intrapersonal intelligence– Interpersonal intelligence– Musical rhythmic intelligence

8. The work of Margaret Atwood, David Bergen, Anne Marie McDonald demonstrates:

• Bodily – Kinaesthetic intelligence• Verbal Linguistic intelligence• Naturalist intelligence

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Resources & References

Armstrong, Thomas. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 2nd Ed.. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000.

Armstrong, Thomas. In Their Own Way: Discovering and Encouraging Your Child’s Multiple Intelligences. New York: Tarcher/Putnam, 2000

Armstrong. Thomas. (April 19, 2004). The Possibilities and Limitations of Multiple Intelligences in the Schools. Retrieved December 4, 2005, from http://www.acu-vejle.dk/mi/laes_mere_1/dokumenter/Handouts_Vejle_190404_formiddag.ppt

Buzan, Tony. Use Both Sides of Your Brain. New York: Dutton, 1991.

Campbell, L. and B. Campbell. Multiple Intelligences and Student Achievement: Success Stories from Six Schools. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000.

Department of Education. (2004). Use Your Brain - Multiple Intelligences. Retrieved December 4, 2005, from http://depts.gallaudet.edu/TIP/manual/orientation/MI.ppt

Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. New York: Basic Books, 1983.

Gardner, Howard. Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice. New York: Basic Books, 1993.

Gardner, Howard.. Intelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for the 21st Century. New York: Basic, 1999.

Hoerr, T. Becoming a Multiple Intelligences School. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000.

Kornhaber, M. Project SUMIT: Outcomes. Website: http://www.pz.harvard.edu/SUMIT/OUTCOMES.htm