1. Multiple Intelligences

2. The Theory… Originally proposed by psychologist Howard Gardner  1983
More accurately defines the concept of intelligence
Addresses the question whether methods which claim to measure intelligence (or aspects thereof) are truly scientific

3. The Theory…
Argues that intelligence, particularly as it is traditionally defined, does not sufficiently encompass the wide variety of abilities humans display
A child who masters multiplication easily is not necessarily more “intelligent” overall than a child who struggles to do so

4. The Theory…
According to multiple intelligence theory, there are nine basic types of intelligence
There are seven major intelligences
The last two intelligences are not always included

5. Logical-Mathematical
Has to do with logic, abstractions, reasoning, and numbers
There’s an emphasis on reasoning capabilities, abstract patterns of recognition, scientific thinking and investigation, complex calculations
It correlates strongly with traditional concepts of "intelligence" or IQ

6. Verbal - Linguistic Has to do with words, spoken or written
People with high verbal-linguistic intelligence display a facility with words and languages
They learn foreign languages very easily, good at reading, writing, telling stories & memorizing words and dates

7. Bodily-Kinaesthetic
Control of one's bodily motions and capacity to handle objects skillfully
Also includes a sense of timing, a clear sense of the goal of a physical action, along with the ability to train responses so they become like reflexes
They learn best by doing something physically, rather than reading or hearing about it

8. Visual-Spatial
Deals with spatial judgement and the ability to visualize with the mind's eye
They are also good with puzzles

9. Musical-Rhythmic Has to do with rhythm, music, and hearing
They display greater sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and music
Language skills are typically highly developed and they will sometimes use songs or rhythms to learn

10. Interpersonal Has to do with interaction with others
Tend to be extroverts
They are characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments and motivations, and their ability to cooperate in order to work as part of a group

11. Intrapersonal
Has to do with introspective and self-reflective capacities
Typically introverted
Refers to having a deep understanding of the self

12. Naturalistic One of the two “other” intelligences
Has to do with nature, nurturing and relating information to one’s natural surroundings

13. Existential The second of the two “other” intelligences
Sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence, such as the meaning of life, why do we die, and how did we get here