Multiple Intelligences MS FACS

"An intelligence is the ability to solve problems, or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings." - Howard Gardner, Frames of Mind (1983)

Understanding the Brain

The Basics

Lobes of the Human Brain

Medial View of the Human Brain

Memory Systems

Learning Modalities Auditory Learners Kinesthetic Learners Visual Learners

Multiple Intelligences Verbal/Linguistic-These people are "word smart“ Logical/Mathematical - These people are "math and logic smart"

Multiple Intelligences Visual/Spatial - These people are "picture smart" Bodily/Kinesthetic - These people are "body smart"

Multiple Intelligences Musical/Rhythmic - These people are "music smart" Interpersonal - These people are "people smart"

Multiple Intelligences Intrapersonal - These people are "self smart" Naturalist - These people are "nature smart"

On your own paper… Fold your paper into thirds then… Write down your top three intelligences Write down what is TRUE about these areas for you. Include which careers you might enjoy Leave space for questions at the end.

Verbal/Linguistic - These people are "word smart" They prefer: Debates Lectures Large and small group discussions Brainstorming Crossword puzzles and word games Audio tapes This intelligence shows up in:  Writers  Storytellers  Lawyers  Politicians  Radio and TV personalities. To experience the power of your Verbal/Linguistic intelligence, read the following sentence seven times, each time stressing a different word: I never promised you a rose garden.

Logical/Mathematical These people are "math and logic smart" and prefer: Socratic questioning Scientific demonstrations Logical and mathematical problem solving exercises Creating and "breaking" codes Calculations and other math operations Logical-sequential presentations of content Computer programming languages People with this dominant intelligence are likely: Scientists Statisticians Computer programmers Exercise your Logical/Mathematical intelligence and solve the following: 7 X 4 - 6 = 6 x ½8 - ?

Visual/Spatial These people are "picture smart" and prefer: Charts, graphs, diagrams and maps Visualizations Power Point presentations Mind-mapping and visual organizers Painting, collage and visual arts Graphic symbols Visual pattern seeking People with this dominant intelligence perceive the world through its spatial arrangements: line, shape, positive and negative shape, volume, balance, light and shade, harmony and color. People in this category are likely: Architects Graphic designers Painters and sculptors Decorators Film directors Chess players Engineers

Bodily/Kinesthetic People with this intelligence are likely: These people are "body smart" and prefer: Creative movement, dance and mime Physical awareness exercises Sports that teach Hands-on learning Manipulatives, tactile materials and experiences Competitive and cooperative games Using body language, gestures and hand signals to communicate Stretching and physical relaxation exercises People with this intelligence are likely: Dancers Athletes Actors Physical Therapists Mechanics Carpenters Jewelers Crafts people Time to exercise your Bodily/Kinesthetic intelligence. Get up and dance! If someone is nearby, grab a partner!

Musical/Rhythmic What outsiders call a "gift" comes naturally to these people with the innate capacity to recognize and use rhythmic and tonal patterns. People utilizing this intelligence in the workplace are likely to be:  Musicians  Disc jockeys  Studio engineers These people are "music smart" and prefer: Singing, humming or whistling Putting information into chants and raps Songs that teach Using music in the background Playing all kinds of musical instruments Linking old tunes with new concepts

Interpersonal This intelligence finds the nuance in feelings, motivations, intentions, and moods of other people. It involves the ability to work cooperatively with others; which, in turn, involves the ability to communicate, verbally and non-verbally. People with this intelligence are likely to be: Teachers Therapists Politicians Managers Salespeople Arbitrators Public relations Religious leaders These people are "people smart" and prefer: Paired sharing Conflict mediation Role playing Interactive games and exercises Group and peer teaching Group brainstorming sessions Social gatherings Simulations

Intrapersonal These people are"self smart" and prefer: : Individualized instruction Independent study Self-paced learning Private time for study, reflection or meditation Options for working on own Reflection and journal keeping time Personal connections Self-esteem activities To know one's self and trust one's intuition are aspects of this intelligence. The person with this dominant intelligence tends to process individually rather than in groups. This intelligence has the keen ability to watch oneself as if an outside observer. People with this intelligence are likely to be: Theologians Entrepreneurs Philosophers Therapists

Naturalist These people are "nature smart" and prefer: Field trips and time outdoors Expeditionary activities Classification and activities that find the connections Hands-on experiments Activity write-ups The naturalist is drawn into all elements of the physical world. This intelligence has the ability to see organic systems and their inter-relatedness; in the process, using the natural world as the central organizing principle of life. People likely to have this intelligence include: Nature writers Anthropologists Biologists Physicians Natural healers Conservationists

Some points to keep in mind about Multiple Intelligences: Everyone possesses all eight intelligences, to a greater or lesser degree. It's the combination of how the intelligences operate together that defines a person's learning style. Most people can develop each intelligence to an averagelevel of competency. Some can develop all eight and enjoy a rich level of performance. Some cultures value certain intelligences over others.

Questions Do your top 3 intelligences seem to fit you? Why or why not? Which intelligences are valued in your culture? Why? Do you agree with your culture’s value on these intelligences? Now that I know my strengths, I can use this in my learning (true or false). “This is because…”