Chapter 1 Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Types of Intelligences Linguistics Linguistics Logical- mathematical Logical- mathematical Musical Musical Spatial Spatial Bodily-Kinesthetic Bodily-Kinesthetic Interpersonal Intrapersonal Naturalistic

Theory of Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner theorized that individuals have multiple types of intelligence.

Linguistic Intelligence The ability to express abstract concepts and ideas in words The ability to express abstract concepts and ideas in words Verbal skills and talents related to sound, meanings, and rhythms Verbal skills and talents related to sound, meanings, and rhythms

Logical-Mathematical The ability to solve problems with logical, analytical reasoning; this is measured by an IQ test The ability to solve problems with logical, analytical reasoning; this is measured by an IQ test Conceptual and logical thinking skills Conceptual and logical thinking skills

Musical Intelligence The ability to express ideas through music. The ability to express ideas through music. Talents and abilities related to sound, rhythm, and pitch. Talents and abilities related to sound, rhythm, and pitch.

Spatial Intelligence The ability to form mental models of a spatial world and solve problems through their manipulation. The ability to form mental models of a spatial world and solve problems through their manipulation. Skill in thinking in pictures and visioning abstractly. Skill in thinking in pictures and visioning abstractly.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence The ability to solve problems or express concepts using the whole or parts of the body. The ability to solve problems or express concepts using the whole or parts of the body. Skill in controlling body movements. Skill in controlling body movements.

Interpersonal Intelligence The ability to understand other people and use this knowledge to achieve goals. The ability to understand other people and use this knowledge to achieve goals. Responsiveness to others. Responsiveness to others.

Intrapersonal Intelligence The ability to form an accurate internal representation of self and use this model to relate to the world The ability to form an accurate internal representation of self and use this model to relate to the world High degree of self- awareness and insight High degree of self- awareness and insight

Naturalistic Intelligence The ability to recognize, categorize, and relate to the natural world Is good at distinguishing among, classifying, and using features of the environment

Teaching Ideas Linguistic Linguistic Impromptu speech Impromptu speech Logical-Mathematical Logical-Mathematical Problem solving Problem solving Musical Musical Environmental sounds Environmental sounds Spatial Spatial Color schemes Color schemes Bodily-Kinesthetic Bodily-Kinesthetic Pattern games Pattern games Interpersonal Group Projects Intrapersonal Thinking Strategies Naturalistic Designing Experiments

Howard Gardners Theory on Multiple Intelligences Since 1999, Gardner has identified eight intelligences: linguistic, logic-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. Since 1999, Gardner has identified eight intelligences: linguistic, logic-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. Many teachers, school administrators, and special educators have been inspired by Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences as it has allowed for the idea that there is more than one way to define a person's intellect. Many teachers, school administrators, and special educators have been inspired by Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences as it has allowed for the idea that there is more than one way to define a person's intellect.