Theory of Multiple Intelligence Gardner 1983 presented by: DR. THOM KETTELKAMP RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES HOUGHTON COLLEGE HOUGHTON, NEW YORK 14744 E-MAIL: tkettelkamp@houghton.edu New York State Recreation and Parks State Conference March 9, 1999

Intelligence is more than: The ability to coordinate your thoughts and actions in relation to resolve authentic problems and make decisions in everyday living Intelligence is more than: 1. Your performance in activities 2. Your accumulation of credits, degrees or diplomas 3. Your replication of certain techniques or movements 4. Your performance in competitions or tournaments

The theory of Multiple Intelligence offers: 1. A panorama of various options 2. Opportunities for clients/patients to express their knowledge and abilities in various ways 3. Various ways to investigate problems and make decisions in everyday living 4. Various ways for individuals to demonstrate their understanding of the content of an activity or technique 5. Various ways to learn new techniques

Theory of Multiple Intelligence Change in traditional thinking of 1. How smart are you? to 2. How are you smart? Viewing reality through various windows

Gardner’s 8 Intelligences are: 1. Logical-mathematical (associated with scientific thinking) 2. Verbal-linguistic (the production of language and communication) 3. Musical- rhythmic (recognition and use of sounds) 4. Naturalist (ability to work with nature)

Cont. 5. Visual-spatial (deals with visual arts) 6. Inter-relational (inter personal skills) 7. Intra-relational (understanding of self) 8. Bodily-kinesthetic (associated with body movements)

Activity _____________________ 1. Logical-mathematical 2. Linguistic 3. Musical 4. Kinesthetic 5. Interpersonal 6. Intrapersonal 7. Spatial 8. Natural