Chapter 1 Theory of Multiple Intelligences Alison Troutman Lauren Saams Mickey Moreno

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

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

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

Existential Intelligence The ability to relate to the human condition and engage in transcendental concern The ability to consider and deal with questions of human existence

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 Existential Role playing exercises

Resources Lever-Duffy, Judy, Jean B. McDonald, Al P. Mizell. Teaching and Learning with Technology. 2 nd ed Lever-Duffy, Judy, Jean B. McDonald, Al P. Mizell. Teaching and Learning with Technology. 2 nd ed Christian Education. Preferred Practices Christian Education. Preferred Practices