Howard Gardner

In 1983 he published a book Frames of Mind outlining

seven “intelligences” that all humans have to some degree.

His work was based on human psychology, and never intended as an educational

system.

Yet it has become so widely published, taught and used, it is part of our educational

pedagogy today.

Multiple Intelligences

Verbal Linguistic Intelligence• Linguistic Students use words effectively.

These learners have highly developed auditory skills and often think in words. They like reading, playing word games, making up poetry or stories. They can be taught by encouraging them to say and see words, and read books together. Tools include computers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, and lecture. http://iblogideas.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html

Linguistic

Logical & Mathematical Intelligence

• Logical –Mathematical

Students use reasoning and calculating. They are able to think conceptually and abstractly, and are able to see and explore patterns and relationships. They like to experiment, solve puzzles, ask cosmic questions. They can be taught through logic games, investigations, mysteries. They need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details.

http://www.new-oceans.co.uk/new/education/multi7.htm

Logical Mathemati

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Musical Intelligence

MusicalStudents show sensitivity to rhythm and sound. They love music, but they are also sensitive to sounds in their environments. They may study better with music in the background. They can be taught by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, tapping out time. Tools include musical instruments, music, radio, stereo, CD-ROM, and multimedia.

http://www.indg.gov.in/primary-education/best-practices/multiple-intelligences-theory-which-one-your-learning-style/view?set_language=hi

Musical

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

• Bodily-kinestheticStudents use the body effectively, like a dancer or a surgeon. Keen sense of body awareness. They like movement, making things and touching. They communicate well through body language and are best taught through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, role playing. Tools include equipment and real objects.

http://expectumf.umf.maine.edu/mihome.html

Bodily Kinesthetic

Visual Spatial Intelligence

Visual-Spatial Students think in terms ofphysical space, as do

architectsAnd sailors. Very aware oftheirenvironments. They like todraw, do jigsaw puzzles, readmaps, daydream. They can be taught through drawings,verbal and physical imagery. Tools include models,graphics, charts, photographs,drawings, 3-D modeling,video, videoconferencing,television, multimedia, texts with pictures/charts/graphs.

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/history/mi.html

Visual Spatial

Interpersonal Intelligence

• Interpersonal Students understand and learn by interacting with others. They have many friends, empathy for others and street smarts. They can be taught through group activities, seminars and dialogues. Their tools include the telephone, audio conferencing, time and attention from the instructor, video conferencing, writing, computer conferencing, E-mail.

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/history/mi.html

Interpersonal

Intrapersonal

Students understand their own interests, goals. These learners tend to shy away from others. They're in tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions. They can be taught through independent study and introspection. Tools include books, creative materials, diaries, privacy and time. They are the most independent of the learners.

http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f01/web2/wise.html

Intrapersonal Intelligence

Intrapersonal

http://integral-options.blogspot.com/2007_02_25_archive.html

• NaturalistStudents feel a deep connection to the Earth, it’s systems, and the natural world. Ability to discriminate among living things and may enjoy botany, agricultural studies, and environmentalist studies.

Naturalist Intelligence

Naturalist

Existentialist Intelligence

• ExistentialistStudent searches for the larger TRUTH, loves to pose and ponder questions about life, death and ultimate realities.

http://pageofstepho.blogspot.com/2007/03/howard-gardner-hee-got-right-idea.html

Existentialist