Multiple Intelligences & Knowing the Learner

1. Multiple Intelligences & Knowing the Learner A.P. Psychology

2. Multiple Intelligences • Theory developed in 1983 by Howard Gardner • Proposes that I.Q. testing is limited and needs to be expanded to include new types of intelligence

3. Multiple Intelligences • Howard Gardner proposed 8 kinds of intelligence that goes beyond that measured in an I.Q test • This theory suggests that there is a broader range of human potential

4. Gardner’s 8 Intelligences • Linguistic Intelligence • Logical – Mathematical Intelligence • Spatial Intelligence • Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence • Musical Intelligence • Interpersonal Intelligence • Intrapersonal Intelligence • Naturalist Intelligence

5. Linguistic Intelligence • “Word Smart” • Strengths: • Reading, writing, symbolic writing and language skills • Learn By: • Verbalization, seeing and hearing words • Activities: • Telling stories, crossword puzzles and word games

6. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence • “Number/reasoning smart” • Strengths: • Logic, numbers, and abstract concepts • Learn By: • Categorizing and recognizing patterns • Activities: • Problem solving, strategy games, experiments, logic puzzles

7. Spatial Intelligence • “Picture Smart” • Strengths: • Perception of images, visual recall, and attention to small detail • Learn By: • Comprehension, constructing maps, discerning objects • Activities: • Mazes, jigsaw puzzles, and contruction

8. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence • “Body Smart” • Strengths: • Physical movement, body language interpretation, acting, and moving • Learn By: • Doing • Activities: • Roleplay, constructing from scratch, physical games, gallery walks, field trips

9. Musical Intelligence • “Music Smart” • Strengths: • Creating and interpreting music, distinguishing sounds • Learn By: • Music while studying, auditory learning, creating images and pictures • Activities: • tapping out tunes/words, reading aloud, creating songs. Listening to recordings

10. Interpersonal Intelligence • “People Smart” • Strengths: • Communicating with others, facilitating relationships, group processes • Learn By: • Discussing, cooperative learning, Think-Pair-Share • Activities: • Group study, interviewing experts, doing cooperative projects

11. Intrapersonal Intelligence • “Self Smart” • Strengths: • Sense of self, leadership skills, decision-making • Learn By: • Working independently and avoiding distractions • Activities: • Silent reading, playing solitary games, establishing personal goals

12. Naturalist Intelligence • “Nature Smart” • Strengths: • Recognizing plants & animals • Learn By: • Association with one’s environment • Activities: • Nature walks, studying outside, using the senses, and observing natural phenomenon

13. What are your strengths? Take a Multiple Intelligence Indicator!

14. 7 Kinds of Smart • Read the article “7 Kinds of Smart” • Discuss your reaction with a partner • How can we use this article to better understand the current state of our education system?

15. Activity • Divide into groups • Choose a topic that you learned about this year that interests you • Develop at least 3 different ways that your teacher could have presented that topic using Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences • *remember, try to incorporate as many Multiple Intelligences as possible

16. Presentation of Activities What topic did you choose? What activities did you develop? What intelligences did you use? How does this activity meet the students’ needs?