1. Brain Research- Multiple Intelligences Dr
Brain Research- Multiple Intelligences Dr. Douglas Gosse & Olive Ridler, Methods – Faculty of Education, Nipissing University
                                                                           

2. Who is intelligent?

3. Theoretical Premise: Howard Gardner 1983, 2000
People engage in different kinds of thinking
There is a connection between thinking and intelligence
Howard Gardner challenges traditional views of intelligence which he says have centered on only 2 types of intelligence ( linguistic & logical mathematical)
This theory is more appealing cross culturally because other forms of intelligence are valued in other cultures
Real people have a blend of intelligences & teachers must consider instructional strategies that uses all the intelligences

4. Howard Gardner 1983, 2000
Most people are strong in at least one of the intelligence areas.
Historically the traditional “intelligences” were privileged but Gardner proposes that all 8 of his intelligences are of equal utility
Teachers have embraced this theory because it is easy to apply to teaching and learning
This theory also provides for alternative forms of assessment. Instead of answering the question “How smart are you?” assessment becomes “How are you smart?”
All intelligences can be taught & nurtured

5. Gardner’s definition of intelligence
The ability to solve problems that one encounters in real life
The ability to generate new problems to solve
The ability to make something or offer a service that is valued within one’s culture

6. MI theory is not an educational prescription.
“ Educators are in the best position to determine the uses in which MI theory can and should be put to use”

7. How am I smart?
Go to es_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/
Complete the self test

8. 8 Intelligences – by Dr. Howard Gardner
Linguistic
Logical/ Mathematical
Spatial
Bodily/ Kinesthetic
Musical
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalistic

9. Can you define intelligence?
Margaret Atwood
Linguistic Intelligence
capacity to use language
Able to express what is on your mind
Adept with words
“Word Smart”

10. Can you define intelligence?
Albert Einstein
Logical/ Mathematical
Intelligence
Adept with numbers &
reasoning
Manipulate numbers, quantities and numbers
“Number Smart”

11. Can you define intelligence?
Alex Colville
Spatial Intelligence
Adept with pictures &
images
Able to represent the
spatial world internally
in your mind
“Picture Smart”

12. Can you define intelligence?
Mats Sundin
Bodily/ Kinesthetic
Intelligence
capacity to use parts of the body to solve a problem, make something or put on some kind of production
“Body Smart”
                                 

13. Can you define intelligence?
Shania Twain
Musical Intelligence
capacity to think in
Music, able to hear
patterns, recognize them,
manipulate them
“Music Smart”

14. Can you define intelligence?
Pierre E. Trudeau
Interpersonal Intelligence
understanding other
People
ability to work with &
motivate others toward a
common goal
“People Smart” ,

15. Can you define intelligence?
Helen Keller
Intrapersonal Intelligence
Skills of self-knowledge
Knowing who you are, what
you can do, what you want
“Self smart”

16. Can you define intelligence?
David Suzuki
Naturalistic Intelligence
Skills of making
connection to elements
in nature
“Nature Smart”

17. Linguistic
If you have strong linguistic intelligence you might learn better by
Reading
Memorizing
Playing word games (Scrabble, Anagrams, Password)
Making up rhymes, puns
Using the internet

18. Logical/Mathematical Learner
If you have strong logical-mathematical intelligence you might learn better by
Recording information systematically
Setting up experiments (“What if…?”)
Playing strategy games (Chess, Checkers)
Analyzing data
Asking logical questions
Using the internet

19. Spatial Learner
If you have strong spatial intelligence you might learn better by
Studying pictures
Watching videos
Using visual, tangible aids
Doing mazes, puzzles
Making predictions
Using the internet

20. Bodily/Kinesthetic Learner
If you have strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence you might learn better by
Doing role plays
Constructing physical examples
Exercising while reviewing
Visiting museums, institutions, parks
Asking logical questions
Using the internet

21. Musical Learner
If you have strong musical intelligence you might learn better by
Listening to recordings
Talking to yourself
Making up songs
Mentally repeating information
Reading aloud
Changing tempo

22. Interpersonal Learner
If you have strong interpersonal intelligence you might learn better by
Studying in groups
Comparing information with others
Interviewing experts
Relating personal experiences
Being a team player
Doing cooperative projects

23. Intrapersonal Learner
If you have strong intrapersonal intelligence you might learn better by
Avoiding distractions
Establishing personal goals
Playing solitary games
Setting own pace
Working alone
Relating personal experiences

24. Naturalistic Learner
If you have strong naturalistic intelligence you might learn better by
Studying outside
Learning in the presence of plants & pets
Relating environmental issues to topics
Smelling, seeing touching, tasting,
Observing natural phenomenon

25. Multiple Intelligences
Studies continue…
Naturalistic Intelligence
Emotional intelligence
Moral Intelligence
Spiritual Intelligence

27. Consolidation!!!!
Charlie Chaplin and Maria Sharapova are two extraordinary examples of the following intelligence:
Visual Spatial
Bodily – Kinaesthetic
Musical rhythmic
Jane Goodall and David Suzuki are great examples of this intelligence:
Logical Mathematical
Naturalist
Intrapersonal

28. Consolidation Visual Spatial intelligence
3. Pablo Picasso and the architect Frank Lloyd Wright had the following capacity in great measure:
Visual Spatial intelligence
Logical Mathematical intelligence
Verbal Linguistic intelligence
4. The famous lawyer Ed Greenspoon and the chess champion Gary Kasparov have the following intelligence in common:
Interpersonal
Verbal Linguistic
Logical Mathematical
5. Former prime minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau and talk show host Oprah Winfrey are examples of :
Bodily – Kinaesthetic intelligence
Interpersonal intelligence
Intrapersonal intelligence

29. Consolidation
6. What do Arethra Franklin and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have in common?
Naturalist intelligence
Musical rhythmic intelligence
Visual Spatial intelligence
7. Authors Henry David Thoreau and Khalil Gibran had abundant:
Intrapersonal intelligence
Interpersonal intelligence
8. The work of Margaret Atwood, David Bergen, Anne Marie McDonald demonstrates:
Bodily – Kinaesthetic intelligence
Verbal Linguistic intelligence

30. Application Activity
“Corners” move to the corner according to your preferred intelligence
Form a pair with someone who has the same MI learning preference
On lesson plan sheet write down the assigned course code & lesson expectation
Generate a teaching learning/instructional strategy in your MI to meet that expectation
Search out 7 other pairs ( from all the other MI groups) & have them give you a teaching learning/instructional strategy according to their MI that meets your expectation
Once you have 8 different teaching learning strategies sign your lesson plan sheet & hand it in to Dr. Gosse

32. Logical-Mathematical -Digitalize words (or use code)
Memory Strategies Armstrong. Thomas. (April 19, 2004). The Possibilities and Limitations of Multiple Intelligences in the Schools. Retrieved December 4, 2005, from
Logical-Mathematical -Digitalize words (or use code)
Linguistic - Traditional approaches
Spatial - Visualize words
Intrapersonal - Personalized spelling lists
Musical - Sing words
Spelling
Interpersonal - People spelling
Bodily-Kinesthetic -Stand up on vowels, sit down on consonants
Naturalist - Spelling outside (use naturalist lists)

33. Resources & References
Armstrong, Thomas. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 2nd Ed.. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000.
Armstrong, Thomas. In Their Own Way: Discovering and Encouraging Your Child’s Multiple Intelligences. New York: Tarcher/Putnam, 2000
Armstrong. Thomas. (April 19, 2004). The Possibilities and Limitations of Multiple Intelligences in the Schools. Retrieved December 4, 2005, from
Buzan, Tony. Use Both Sides of Your Brain. New York: Dutton, 1991.
Campbell, L. and B. Campbell. Multiple Intelligences and Student Achievement: Success Stories from Six Schools. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000.
Department of Education. (2004). Use Your Brain - Multiple Intelligences. Retrieved December 4, 2005, from
Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. New York: Basic Books, 1983.
Gardner, Howard. Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice. New York: Basic Books, 1993.
Gardner, Howard.. Intelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for the 21st Century. New York: Basic, 1999.
Hoerr, T. Becoming a Multiple Intelligences School. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000.
Kornhaber, M. Project SUMIT: Outcomes. Website: