2. ENGLISH 091 January 22, 2013  Exploring Multiple Intelligences  MI Inventory  Appointment Time!

3. USE YOUR BRAIN - Multiple Intelligences

4. Who is intelligent?

5. 8 Intelligences – by Dr. Howard Gardner 1.Linguistic 2.Logical/ Mathematical 3.Spatial 4.Bodily/ Kinesthetic 5.Musical 6.Interpersonal 7.Intrapersonal 8.Naturalistic

6. Can you define intelligence? Toni Morrison Linguistic Intelligence Skilled with words “The Word Player”

7. Can you define intelligence? Albert Einstein Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence Skilled with numbers & reasoning “The Questioner”

8. Can you define intelligence? Pablo Picasso Spatial Intelligence Skilled with pictures & images “The Visualizer”

9. Can you define intelligence? Muhammad Ali Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intelligence Physical skill “The Mover”

10. Can you define intelligence? Lady Gaga Musical Intelligence Skilled with melody & rhythm “The Music Lover”

11. Can you define intelligence? Martin Luther King Jr. Interpersonal Intelligence Skills of social understanding “The Socializer”

12. Can you define intelligence? Oprah Winfrey Intrapersonal Intelligence Skills of self-knowledge “The Individual”

13. Can you define intelligence? Steve Irwin Naturalistic Intelligence Skills of making connection to elements in nature “The Outdoorsman”

14. MI Checklist Preliminary assessment – 8 Intelligences – Synchronizing your checklist – Application … next

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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 teamplayer Doing cooperative projects

21. 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

22. 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

23. Multiple Intelligences Intelligences Reframed Studies continue… – Naturalistic Intelligence –Moral Intelligence – Spiritual Intelligence

24. Group Activity Break into groups groups of 4. Take 5-10 minutes to introduce yourself. Discuss your multiple intelligence. Were they what you expected? What are some strengths, challenges of this MI. What types of activities would most appeal to your MI? As a group, come up with 5 activities you think would work best with your MIs.