Amanda Kloster

Multiple Intelligences  There are seven different kinds of intelligences according to Howard Gardner, a Harvard professor.  This theory, "documents the extent to which students possess different kinds of minds and therefore learn, remember, perform, and understand in different ways,“ (Gardner 1991).

The seven intelligences:  Visual-spatial: think in terms of physical space  Bodily-kinesthetic: use the body effectively  Musical: sensitivity to rhythm and sound  Interpersonal: understanding and interacting with others  Intrapersonal: understanding one’s own interests and goals  Linguistic: use words effectively  Logical-Mathematical: reasoning, calculating

Implications for educators  Teachers should teach using a variety of modalities, not just those that are most comfortable to them.  Allows students to show that they know the content in a way that shows their strengths.  It allows students to value their individual strengths.

Useful websites:  Gardner’s website:  More information and sample intelligences tests: rmultipleintelligences.htm rmultipleintelligences.htm