Multiple Intelligences Developed by the American Psychologist Dr Howard Gardner

Traditional IQ Tests Are very limited because they Measure mathematical/logical reasoning, Linguistic ability/power and Spatial visualization Many modern psychologists see these tests as limited in value, though they do serve a purpose within a narrowly defined education system

Standford-Binet IQ Tests Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale formed the basis for one of the modern intelligence tests still commonly used today. Originally, IQ was calculated as a ratio with the formula 100 X Mental Age/Chronological age A 10-year-old who scored as high as the average 13-year-old, for example, would have an IQ of 130 (100 X 13/10).

Then came Dr Howard Gardner Standard IQ tests are limited and narrow There are many types of intelligences From his scientific work Dr Gardner concluded that there were at least 9 intelligences.

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Visual Spatial Verbal Linguistic Mathematical Logical Bodily Kinaesthetic Musical Rythmic Intrapersonal Interpersonal Naturalist Existential

First 3 Intelligences Visual/Spatial See things in one’s mind Organizing ideas spatially Use of colours and shapes Verbal/Linguistic spoken and written word Verbal intelligence always valued – very traditional value in classrooms Mathematical Reasoning, Logic and Problem Soving Very traditional Intelligence

The Second Three Intelligences Bodily/Kinesthetic learning through interacting with the environment Physical/ movement Musical/ Rhythmic Patterns Rhythms Music Auditory or aural learning Intrapersonal learning thro’ feelings, values and attitudes Students take ownership of what they learn

The Last Three Intelligences Interpersonal Learning through interaction with others Collaboration and co-operation with others Naturalist Learning through classification and categories Picks up subtle differences in meaning Existential Learning by seeing the big picture The Big Questions Why are we here? Who am I? What is life?