Multiple Intelligences

Unlock the door to –

EIGHT WAYS OF BEING SMART!

Howard Gardner’sHoward Gardner’s Eight IntelligencesEight Intelligences

Logical-Mathematical Bodily-Kinesthetic

Linguistic Musical

Intrapersonal Interpersonal

Spatial Naturalist

New Definition of Intelligence

Intelligence: the ability to produce a product that is valued in a culture or society.

Logical-Mathematical

Needs order Makes lists Explores patterns Likes to win Likes puzzles Works with databases Works with spreadsheets Likes problem solving Likes math

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Needs to move Learns with body

movement Fidgets and taps Likes sports Likes to be active Hands on learning

Musical

Sensitive to sounds Enjoys listening to music Enjoys playing music Likes to collect CDs Often taps & hums Needs to express rhythm

Linguistic Highly auditory Likes to read and write Likes to listen Good memory for

names, dates, trivia Well-developed

vocabulary Likes word games Likes word processing

programs

Intrapersonal Is introspective Is self-reflective Aware of inner strengths Self-esteem Confidence Strong-willed Takes a stand Marches to a different

drummer Private

Spatial

See pictures –not words Likes art activities Likes movies Likes slides and photos Likes to do jigsaw puzzles Daydreams Reads maps, charts, and

diagrams

Naturalist

Holistic thinker See relationships-

formal & informal Recognizes flora and

fauna Categorizes organisms Connects capabilities Values the unusual

Interpersonal Needs to interact with others Is inspired by other people Has lots of friends Wants to provide harmony Likes cooperative learning Feels empathy Becomes emotionally

involved Wants to organize,

manipulate & communicate

Teach them the way that they think and….

Children Will Listen

…and LEARN!

“Children Will Listen”by Stephen Sondheim

Vocal by: Barbra Streisand

From: “Into The Woods”

PowerPoint presentation by Linda Hahn