Personal Learning Style and Goal Setting Part 2: Multiple Intelligences

Multiple Intelligences Today we will focus on a theory called Multiple Intelligences. Background Information The Multiple Intelligences Theory was created by the American developmental psychologist, Howard Gardner. The Theory Gardner’s theory proposes that humans possess nine different intelligences.

Activity _ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/choose_lang.cfm Complete the multiple intelligences online indicator

What is Intelligence? There are many different ideas on what makes up intelligence. Gardner believes that intelligence is… The ability to create a product or provide a service that is valued in a culture A set of skills that allow us to solve problems in life A potential for finding, gathering and creating solutions to challenges

Activity Do the “What is Intelligence” task.

Gardner’s Eight Multiple Intelligences

Look out! Existential Intelligence When Gardner first published his theory there were only eight multiple intelligences. This was seen in the pie chart. However, later on Gardner suggested that a ninth intelligence should be added to the Multiple Intelligences Theory. This ninth intelligence is…

Linguistic Intelligence The ability to use language to express what's on your mind and to understand other people. Word Smart

Logical/Mathematical Intelligence The ability to understand and follow logical systems, like a scientist, or to manipulate numbers, quantities, and operations, like a mathematician. Logic Smart

Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence The ability to think in music; to be able to hear patterns, recognize them, and perhaps manipulate them. People with strong musical intelligence have music in their head most of the time! Music Smart

Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence The capacity to use your whole body or parts of your body to solve a problem, make something, or provide a service. Many kinesthetic learners are physically active. Body Smart

Visual/Spatial Intelligence The capacity to think in images and pictures. As well, to visualize things in detail and abstractly. Picture Smart

Naturalist Intelligence The ability to appreciate, recognize and categorize plants, animals and other objects in nature (rocks, lakes, etc.). Nature Smart

Intrapersonal Intelligence Being able to understand yourself. Intrapersonal thinkers are very good at self-reflection. They know who they are, what they can do, when they need help, how they react to situations and which things to avoid. Self Smart

Interpersonal Intelligence People Smart The ability to understand other people and interact with them. It's an ability we all need, but is especially important for teachers, clinicians, salespersons, or politicians.

Existential Intelligence The ability to pose and ponder difficult questions about life, death, and other aspects of the world. Philosophy Smart

Activity Complete the “Multiple Intelligences Mind-Map” and the “Multiple Intelligences Role Play” activities.

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