Multiple Intelligences

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Multiple Intelligences

• What constitutes an intelligent person? What
  people are considered to be the most intelligent?

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we are not all the same, we do not all have the
same kinds of minds, and education works most
effectively for most individuals ifhuman
differences are taken seriously(Gardner, 1995,
p. 208)
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Multiple Intelligences

• Based on Gardners theory (1983)
• Based on notion that intelligence, based on IQ
  testing, is far too limited.
• Proposes eight different intelligences to account
  for a broader range of human potential.
• Theory suggests multiple ways the content may be
  taught to facilitate learning.

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Eight Ways of Knowing!Multiple Intelligences
Applied
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Logical-Mathematical Intelligence("number smart"
or "logic smart")

• Uses numbers, math, and logic to find and
  understand various patterns
• Begin with concrete patterns in the real world,
  but gets increasingly abstract as try to
  understand the relationships among patterns

• Tend to think more conceptually and abstractly
  and often see patterns and relationships that
  others miss.
• Like to conduct experiments, to solve puzzles and
  other problems
• Enjoy working with numbers and math formulas
• Love the challenge of a complex problem to solve

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Visual-Spatial Intelligences("art smart" or
"picture smart")

• Represents the knowing that occurs through
  shapes, images, patterns, and designs we see
• Also includes the images we are able to conjure
  in our heads
• Tend to think in images and pictures

• Very aware of objects, shapes, colors, and
  patterns
• Like to draw, paint, and make interesting designs
  and patterns
• Love to work jigsaw puzzles, read maps, and find
  their way around new places

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Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence("body smart" or
"movement smart")

• Learning by doing
• Knowing happens through physical movement and
  through the knowing of our physical body

• Tend to have a keen sense of body awareness
• Like physical movement, making things with hands,
  role playing
• Like physical games
• Like to demonstrate how to do something
• Find it difficult to sit still for long periods
  of time

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Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence ("music smart" or
"sound smart")

• Knowing that happens through sound and vibration
• Deals with the whole realm of sound, tones,
  beats, and vibrational patterns

• Very sensitive to sounds in the environment
• Study and work better with music in the
  background
• Skilled at mimicking sounds, language accents,
  and speech patterns

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Naturalist Intelligence("nature smart" or
"environment smart")

• Knowing what occurs in and through our encounters
  with the natural world
• Involves species discernment, communion with the
  natural world, and ability to recognize and
  classify various fauna

• Have a profound love for the outdoors, animals,
  and plants
• Fascinated by and noticeably affected by weather,
  changing leaves, sound of the wind, warm sun, or
  an insect in the room
• Have an affinity with respect for all living
  beings

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Interpersonal Intelligence("people smart" or
"group smart")

• The person-to-person way of knowing
• Knowing what happens when we work with and relate
  to people
• Develops a whole range of social skills

• Learn through personal interactions
• Have lots of friends
• Love team activities
• Pull your own weight
• Sensitive to peoples feelings and ideas

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Intrapersonal Intelligence("self smart"
or "introspection smart")

• Self-reflective abilities
• Introspective intelligence
• Want to know the meaning, purpose, and
  significance of things
• Involves awareness of the inner world

• Like to work alone
• Self-reflective and self-aware
• In tune with inner feelings
• Bear creative wisdom
• Strong willed, self-confident, and have
  well-thought out opinions on almost any issue

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Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence("word smart" or
"book smart")

• Knowing that which comes through the language
• Understands the order and meaning of words

• Have highly developed skills for reading,
  speaking, and writing
• Like various kinds of literature, playing word
  games, debating, and creative writing
• Love learning new words
• Comprehension of anything read is high