HOWARD GARDNER’S MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

TWO VIEWS ON INTELLIGENCE The ‘g’ (general) factor The ‘s’ (specific) factor The question is not how smart people are, but how people are smart. “Intelligence is the ability to find and solve problems and create products of value in one's own culture." -Dr. Howard Gardner

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES A theory by Howard Gardner: “We are not all the same, we do not all have the same kinds of minds, and education works most effectively for most individuals if. . .human differences are taken seriously.”

Linguistic Intelligence The ability to construct and comprehend language Learn best by saying, hearing, and seeing words Provide lots of books to read, lectures, read aloud Allow opportunities for writing, supply word-making tools (computers, recorders, writing implements) Poet, public speaker, debater, writer

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence Ability to think conceptually, highly abstract, logical thinking Learn best by forming concepts and looking for patterns & relationships Provide concrete materials & time to explore, computers, chemistry sets, logic games Allow opportunity to respond with projects Scientist, mathematician, statistician

Musical Intelligence Ability to perform or compose music Learn anything more easily if it is sung or tapped out Provide access to taped music, instruments Allow opportunities to respond to learning musically Musician, composer, conductor

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence Ability to control bodily movement skillfully Learn best by touching, manipulating, moving Some excel at large motor, some at small motor activities Provide models to build, machines to operate, hands-on activities Allow opportunities to respond through dance, role play, drama Athlete, dancer, surgeon, craft person

Spatial Intelligence Ability to think in images and pictures Doesn’t anyone know where the geography class is being held? Ability to think in images and pictures Learn best visually Provide videos, artwork, diagrams, maps , puzzles, charts Allow opportunity to respond with art, constructions, photography Pilot, sculptor, painter, architect

Interpersonal Intelligence Ability to understand and communicate with people Learn best in cooperative and social situations Provide interaction with others, teach others, play learning games Allow opportunities to respond with group projects, community service Teacher, social worker, politician, salesperson

Intrapersonal Intelligence Ability to reflect, have deep awareness of inner feelings, ideas Learn best when alone and self-motivated Provide time to pursue independent study, self-paced instruction, individualized projects Allow opportunities to respond individually Psychologist, philosopher, counselor, pastor

Naturalistic Intelligence Ability to observe patterns in nature and understand natural and human-made systems Learn best when outside interacting with environment Provide time to work outdoors and on projects related to nature Allow opportunity to solve problems in natural settings Environmentalist, naturalist, biologist

A CHART OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

MI assignment Write a full paragraph describing which Multiple intelligence category(s) you believe you fit into best. Use specific examples about yourself to reinforce your category selection.