1. The theory of multiple intelligences is a theory of intelligence that
differentiates it into specific (primarily sensory) "modalities“.
Rather than seeing intelligence as dominated by a single general
ability.
It was proposed by Howard Gardner in his book (Frames of Mind:
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences) in 1983
2. • Verbal-Linguistic intelligence has to
do with words—both written and
spoken.
• People are typically good at reading,
writing, telling stories and
memorizing words along with dates
Verbal-Linguistic
Intelligence
• Logical-mathematical
intelligence has to do with
numbers, logic, deductive and
inductive reasoning, and
abstraction.
• It describes people who are
good at calculating, scientific
reasoning, and mathematics.
• Some of the activities could be:
Secret Codes, logic games.
Logical
Mathematic
Intelligence
3. Visual Spatial
Deals with spatial
judgment and the
ability to visualize with
the mind's eye.
They learn best when
they can make mind
maps, pictures and
graphs of what they are
learning.
They can involve in 3-D
Art project, Treasure
maps.
Bodily-
kinesthetic
Use the body
effectively, like a
dancer or a
surgeon.
They like movement,
making things, touching.
They communicate well
through body language
and be taught through
physical activity.
Tools include equipment
and real objects.
Activities like acting out,
play kick
4. Musical–rhythmic and
harmonic
Interpersonal Intelligence
It has to do with music and
hearing.
It describes people who are
especially sensitive to sounds,
rhythms, tones and melodies.
Some of the activities could
be singing, jazz chants, etc
Interpersonal intelligence has to do
with the ability to communicate and
work well with others.
People learn through
interaction.
They may be either leaders or
followers, but they gain inspiration
from working with others and
generally do not do well working
alone
Some of the activities are: Pair work,
group problem solving.
5. Intrapersonal Intelligence
It has to do with introspective and self-
reflective capacities.
These learners tend to shy away from
others.
They are the most independent of the
learners.
Some of the activities are: self-
evaluation, journal keeping.
Naturalist Intelligence
Naturalist intelligence has to do with the
world of plants, animals, and physical
features like mountains, rivers and oceans.
It is deeply rooted in a "sensitive, ethical,
and holistic understanding" of the world.
Activities like growing things, going on
hikes and field are good for this kind of
intelligence.