How people learn Multiple Intelligences Theory of Howard Gardner

Why do some people seem smart at math while others are great at sports or music? Multiple Intelligences are seven different ways to demonstrate intellectual ability. Usually people have one dominant ability with lesser abilities in other categories.

Visual/Spatial Intelligence Think in pictures Create vivid mental images to retain information Enjoy looking at maps, charts, pictures, videos, and movies

Skills and possible career interests Reading Writing Puzzle building Painting Creating visual metaphors Manipulating images Fixing Navigator Sculptor Inventor Architect Interior designer Mechanic Engineer

Verbal/Linguistic Highly developed auditory skills Usually elegant speakers Think in words rather than pictures

Skills and possible career interests Listening Speaking Writing Analyzing language usage Explaining Using humor Convincing someone of their point of view Poet Journalist Writer Teacher Attorney Politician Translator

Logical/Mathematical Think conceptually in logical and numerical patterns making connections between pieces of information Curious about the world around them Ask lots of questions and do lots of experiments

Skills and possible career interests Problem solving Classifying and categorizing information Working with abstract concepts to figure out their relationships Doing controlled experiments Performing complex math calculations Scientists Engineers Computer programmers Researchers Accountants Mathematicians

Bodily/Kinesthetic Express self through movement Good sense of balance and hand/eye coordination Through interacting with space around them, they are able to remember and process information

Skills and possible career interests Dancing Physical coordination Sports Hands-on experiments Expressing emotions through the body Using body language Athlete PE teacher Dancer Actor Firefighter Artisan

Musical/Rhythmic Think in sounds, rhythms, and patterns Immediately respond to music, either appreciatively or critically Many are sensitive to environmental sounds (e.g. crickets, bells, dripping faucets)

Skills and possible career interests Singing Whistling Playing musical instruments Remembering melodies Understanding the structure and rhythm of music Musician Disc jockey Singer Composer

Interpersonal Try to see things from other people’s point of view to understanding the feelings of others. Ability to sense feelings, emotions, and motivations. Try to maintain peace in group settings and encourage cooperation. Use verbal and body language to communicate with others.

Skills and possible career interests See things from other perspectives. Use empathy Understand other people’s moods and feelings Building trust Peaceful conflict resolution Counselor Salesperson Politician Business person

Intrapersonal Try to understand their own inner feelings, dreams, relationships with others, and strengths and weaknesses.

Skills and possible career interests Recognizing own strengths and weaknesses Reflecting and analyzing themselves Understanding their role in relationship to others Researcher Theorist Philosopher