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Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence By: Stefanie Kerley and Sheree Marlow

+Who Is Howard Gardener?

Identified seven distinct intelligences, as time progressed two more were added.

The theory emerged that students possess different kinds of minds and therefore learn, remember, perform, and understand in different ways.

Gardner says, “These differences challenge an educational system that assumes that everyone can learn the same materials in the same way.”

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+Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence

Uses words effectively

Has highly developed auditory skills and often thinks in words

Likes reading, playing word games, making up poetry and stories

Taught by encouraging them to say and see words, read books together

Tools include: computers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, and lecture

+Mathematical-Logical Intelligence

Reasoning

Calculating

Able to see and explore patterns and relationships

Likes to experiment, solve puzzles

Taught through: logic games, investigations, and mysteries

Need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details

+Musical Intelligence

Shows sensitivity to rhythm and sound

Loves music but sensitive to sounds in the environment

May study better with music in the background

Taught by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, and tapping out time

Tools include musical instruments, music, radio, stereo, CD-ROM, and multimedia

+Visual-Spatial Intelligence

Aware of their environment

Likes to draw, jigsaw puzzles, read maps, and daydream

Taught through drawings, verbal and physical imagery

Tools include: models, graphics, charts, photographs, drawings, 3-D modeling, video, videoconferencing, television, multimedia, text with pictures, charts and graphs

+Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Uses the body effectively

Sense of body awareness

Likes movement, making things, and touching

Communicates well through body language

Taught through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, and role playing

+Interpersonal Intelligence

Interacting with others

Learn through interaction

Has many friends, empathy for others, and street smarts

Taught through group activities, seminars, and dialogues

Tools include: telephone, audio conferencing, time and attention from the instructor, video conferencing, writing, computer conferencing, and email

+Intrapersonal Intelligence

Understands one’s own interests and goals

Tend to shy away from others

In tune with their inner feelings, has wisdom, intuition, and motivation, strong willed, and confident

Taught through independent study, and introspection

Tools include: books, creative materials, diaries, privacy and time

Most independent of all the learners

+Naturalist Intelligence

Seem to be in love with the natural world

Nature-smart

Likes outdoors

Aware of their natural surroundings

Feel a definite sense of connection to the rest of nature

Have an affinity for natural habitats such as forest, deserts, oceans, lakes, or streams (wet mounds)

+Existential Intelligence

Sensitivity to tackle deep questions about human existence such as: the meaning of life, why do we die, and how did we get here?

Skills include: reflective and deep thinking and design abstract theories

+References

http://www.tecweb.org/styles/gardner.html

www.google.images

http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/mi/

www.greenhearted.org/naturalist-intelligence.html