Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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Chapter 1

• Theory of Multiple Intelligences
• Alison Troutman
• Lauren Saams
• Mickey Moreno

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Theory of Multiple Intelligences

• Howard Gardner theorized that individuals have
  multiple types of intelligence.

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Types of Intelligences

• Linguistics
• Logical-mathematical
• Musical
• Spatial
• Bodily-Kinesthetic

• Interpersonal
• Intrapersonal
• Naturalistic
• Existential

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Linguistic Intelligence

• The ability to express abstract concepts and
  ideas in words
• Verbal skills and talents related to sound,
  meanings, and rhythms

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Logical-Mathematical

• The ability to solve problems with logical,
  analytical reasoning this is measured by an IQ
  test
• Conceptual and logical thinking skills

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Musical Intelligence

• The ability to express ideas through music.
• Talents and abilities related to sound, rhythm,
  and pitch.

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Spatial Intelligence

• The ability to form mental models of a spatial
  world and solve problems through their
  manipulation.
• Skill in thinking in pictures and visioning
  abstractly.

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Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

• The ability to solve problems or express concepts
  using the whole or parts of the body.
• Skill in controlling body movements.

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Interpersonal Intelligence

• The ability to understand other people and use
  this knowledge to achieve goals.
• Responsiveness to others.

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Intrapersonal Intelligence

• The ability to form an accurate internal
  representation of self and use this model to
  relate to the world
• High degree of self-awareness and insight

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Naturalistic Intelligence

• The ability to recognize, categorize, and relate
  to the natural world
• Is good at distinguishing among, classifying, and
  using features of the environment

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Existential Intelligence

• The ability to relate to the human condition and
  engage in transcendental concern
• The ability to consider and deal with questions
  of human existence

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Teaching Ideas

• Linguistic
• Impromptu speech
• Logical-Mathematical
• Problem solving
• Musical
• Environmental sounds
• Spatial
• Color schemes
• Bodily-Kinesthetic
• Pattern games

• InterpersonalGroup Projects
• Intrapersonal
• Thinking Strategies
• Naturalistic
• Designing Experiments
• Existential
• Role playing exercises

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Resources

• Lever-Duffy, Judy, Jean B. McDonald, Al P.
  Mizell. Teaching and Learning with Technology.
  2nd ed. 2005.
• Christian Education. Preferred Practices. 2000.
  http//curriculumfutures.org/learning/a06-practice
  -a.html