1. Effective Teacher
Partner up & name 5 characteristics that you think make up an effective teacher.
Communicate
Compassionate
Knowledgeable
Personable
Perceptive
Patient
Ethical
Flexible
Motivator

2. Theory of Multiple Intelligence Dr. Howard Gardner
John Corneliusen & Stacey Stannard

3. Dr. Howard Gardner
Harvard Graduate School Psychologist & Professor in cognition & education.
Best known for theory on Multiple Intelligences.

4. Dr. Gardner defines Intelligence as:
The ability to solve problems or to make something that is valued in one or more cultures.
"It is how we
learn, process,
and understand
information".
Gardner, H (1983). Frames of the Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. New York: Basic Books

5. Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence
Eight intelligences
Rarely do they work alone but are combined in activities
Most educational systems only teach and assess two intelligences:
Linguistic (Verbal) & Logic (Mathematical)
Some Visual / Spatial
Majority of these assessments are not related to real life scenarios.

6. Benefits of Multiple Intelligence
As teachers if we:
Teach toward students intelligence strengths:
“Can become self-promoters in their learning”.

7. Linguistic (Verbal) Intelligence
Ability to use language powerfully in the forms of reading, writing, & speaking.
Students who excel in:
Class Discussions
Can teach others
Creative Writing
Debating

8. Mathematic (Logic) Intelligence
Ability to reason quickly, analyze problems, solve puzzles, or identify patterns & relationships through logic.
Students who excel in:
Sequencing
Scientific Experiments
Working with Computers
Researching projects

9. Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Ability to create and manipulate mental images and having an understanding of orientation of the body in space.
Students who excel in:
Illustrating information
Cartoons
Sculpting, painting, drawing
Observations

10. Kinesthetic (Bodily) Intelligence
Physical coordination & movement of the body by learning through physical activities.
Student who excel in:
Sports / Physical Activities
Scavenger Hunts
Acting out or dancing
Building / Science experiments

11. Musical Intelligence
Ability to express through music & rhythmic movements
Students who excel in:
Writing Lyrics / Music
Singing
Playing an instrument
Studying Musicians & music

12. Interpersonal Intelligence
Ability to communicate with & understand people & how to work collaboratively.
Students who excel in:
Interviewing
Sharing & Class discussions
Teach others / Problem solve
Determine group rules

13. Intrapersonal intelligence
Ability to understand own inner world of emotions & thoughts & being able to control & work with them consciously.
Capacity to know one’s self
Students who excel in:
Independent projects
Self reflection / Journals
Autobiographies

14. Naturalistic Intelligence
Ability to have a deep understanding of the natural world or plants and animals.
Can see patterns in the Natural World.
Students who excel in:
Researching local/global environmental concerns
Categorizing species of plants & animals
Predicting problems in nature related to human habitation

15. Identify Intelligences used
Draw your bedroom as it looks right now.
Visual-Spatial & Logical
When alone, I like to…
Intrapersonal
List three words that express your feelings about math.
Verbal-Linguistic, Logical, & Intrapersonal
Describe someone you really admire.
Interpersonal & Intrapersonal

16. Think, Pair, Share While observing this presentation…
What intelligences were incorporated during this PowerPoint presentation?

17. Questions to think about?
What does it mean to be a multiple intelligence teacher?
Knowing what I know now…
How can I do a better of job teaching to the strengths of my students multiple intelligences?