What are Multiple Intelligences (MI)

and how do we incorporate MI into Teaching Chinese?

December 12, 2014

DCLT, New York University

Chinese Demo Lesson

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An approach to teach that incorporates the

principle that learners’ intelligence is not a single

structure like IQ.

Introduced by Howard Gardner in 1983.

Not just one intelligence for the whole population,

but actually there is a broad variety of different

intelligences.

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Using Multiple Intelligences

take into account on learners’

strength.

• Math vs. Writing

More about Multiple Intelligence (MI)?

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Questions on the concept that a person

with low skills in one subject like math is

considered to be less intelligent, even

though they may be skilled in other areas

like art or sports.

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Types of Intelligences

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1. Linguistic Intelligence

Involves sensitivity to spoken and written

language, ability to learn languages, using

language as a means to remember

information

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2. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

Analyzing problems logically, carry

out mathematical operations,

investigating issues scientifically

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3. Musical Intelligence

Skill in performance, composition and

appreciation of musical patterns, capacity

to recognize pitches, tones, and rhythm

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4. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Using one’s whole body or parts of the body to solve problems, using

mental abilities to coordinate bodily movements

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5. Spatial Intelligence

The potential to recognize and use patterns of wide space and confined areas to form mental images

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6. Interpersonal Intelligence

Concerned with the capacity to understand

the intentions, motivations, and desires with

others, allows one to work effectively with

others

7. Intrapersonal Intelligence

The capacity to understand oneself and appreciate one’s own feelings, fears, and motivations, having an effective working model of ourselves

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8. Naturalistic Intelligence

The ability to understand and organize the patterns in nature

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8 Types of Intelligences

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• Each student is seen as an individual with his or

her own strengths and weaknesses

• Teacher learns how each student will learn best

and can give suitable tasks to teach the content

• Motivate and build confidents for students

Pros of Multiple Intelligences

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• Difficult to implement in many classrooms.

• Nearly impossible to implement all MIs at once.

• Difficult to tailor lessons to students’ many varied

intelligences

• However, can still be used by teachers every day by

keeping us aware of the huge differences in learning

styles of our students.

Cons of Multiple Intelligences

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To Learn more about Teaching Chinese

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Q & A

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