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Brain Research- Multiple Intelligences@Dr. Douglas GosseNipissing University

douglasg@nipissingu.ca

                                                                           

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Who is intelligent?

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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• Adept with words• “The Word Player”

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Can you define intelligence?

Albert Einstein

Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence

• Adept with numbers & reasoning• “The Questioner”

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Can you define intelligence?

Alex Colville

Spatial Intelligence• Adept with pictures & images• “The Visualizer”

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Can you define intelligence?

Mats Sundin

                                 

Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intelligence

• Physical skill• “The Mover”

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Can you define intelligence?

Shania Twain

Musical Intelligence• Adept with melody & rhythm• “The Music Lover”

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Can you define intelligence?

Pierre E. Trudeau

Interpersonal Intelligence• Skills of social understanding• “The Socializer”

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Can you define intelligence?

Helen Keller

Intrapersonal Intelligence• Skills of self-knowledge• “The Individual”

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Can you define intelligence?

Huron

Naturalistic Intelligence• Skills of making connection to elements in nature• “The Outdoorsman”

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• Hunters in a farmers world

Why Some Kids Don’t Pay Attention in SchoolArmstrong. 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

• Creative individuals

• Bodily-kinesthetic/spatial learners

• Latebloomers

• Children under stress

• Boys exhibiting gender appropriate behavior

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MI Checklist

Preliminary assessment– 8 Intelligences

– Synchronizing your checklist

– Application … next

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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 teamplayer• 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

• Intelligences Reframed

• Studies continue…– Naturalistic Intelligence

– Moral Intelligence

– Spiritual Intelligence

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Memory Strategies 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

Linguistic - Traditional approaches

Logical-Mathematical -Digitalize words (or use code)

Spatial - Visualize words

Musical - Sing words

Bodily-Kinesthetic -Stand up on vowels, sit down on consonants

Naturalist - Spelling outside (use naturalist lists)

Interpersonal - People spelling

Intrapersonal - Personalized spelling lists

Spelling

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Thing to be remembered

Link to emotions

Link to images

Link to body

Link to social associationsLink to

personal events Link to sound associations

Link to nature

Link to logical or linguistic organizers

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

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Resources & References

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

Armstrong, Thomas. The Myth of the ADD Child: 50 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Behavior and Attention Span without Drugs, Labels, or Coercion. New York: Plume, 1997.

Armstrong, Thomas. ADD/ADHD Alternatives in the Classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 1999.

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

Armstrong, Thomas. Journey of a Lifetime: The Remarkable Story of Human Development from Pre-birth to Post-death. Forthcoming.

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