Multiple Intelligences

The Theory in Practice

By

Howard Gardner

Table of ContentsThe TheoryWhat is an Intelligence?Linguistic IntelligenceLinguistic ExamplesIntrapersonal IntelligenceLogical-Mathematical IntelligenceSpatial IntelligenceMusical IntelligenceBodily-Kinesthetic IntelligenceInterpersonal intelligenceThe M.I. SchoolEducational ImplicationsMy Personal PhilosophyReference Page

Multiple Intelligences: The Theory

• Pluralistic view of the mind

• People have different cognitive strengths and contrasting cognitive styles

• There are biological links to particular intelligences

What Is An Intelligence?

• Raw, biological potentials

• Each must have an identifiable core operation or set of operations

Linguistic Intelligence

• Sensitivity to phonological features

• A specific part of the brain is responsible for grammatical sentences

Linguistic Examples

Poets such as T. S. EliotJournalists and Writers

Intrapersonal Intelligence

• A correlative ability turned inward• A capacity to form an accurate

model of oneself and be able to use that model to operate effectively in one’s life

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

• The logical and mathematical ability as well as scientific ability

• Examples: scientists, mathematicians

Spatial Intelligence

• The ability to form a mental model of a spatial world and be able to maneuver and operate using that model.

• Examples: Sailors, engineers, surgeons, sculptors,and painters

Musical Intelligence

• Sensitivity to pitch relations

• Examples:• Musicians and

composers

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

• Ability to solve problems using one’s whole body.

• Examples: Dancers, athletes, surgeons, and craftspeople

Interpersonal Intelligence

• Ability to understand other people, what motivates them, how they work, and how to work cooperatively with them.

• Examples: politicians, teachers, and clinicians.

The Multiple Intelligence School

• Based on:• Not all people have the same interests and

abilities and not all of us learn in the same way. No one person can learn everything• When I plan my lessons I take these

assumptions into consideration. Inside my lesson plan book I have a Multiple Intelligences Smart Card which gives me activities I can do that address specific intelligences.

Educational Implications

• Curriculum should be presented in a plethora of ways

• Assessment of students should be developmentally appropriate

My Personal Philosophy

• I believe children have individual learning styles and every child can learn.

• I agree with the theory of multiple intelligences and have seen evidence of these intelligences in my classroom with my children.

Reference Page

Gardener, H. (1993). Multiple Intelligences: The theory in practice.

New York: Basic Books