2. “we are not all the same, we do not all
have the same kinds of minds, and
education works most effectively for
most individuals if…human differences
are taken seriously”
(Gardner, 1995, p.
208)
3. Multiple Intelligences Matter
It is important in education to celebrate all aspects of diversity,
including the many ways students learn
Addressing all intelligences in the classroom is paramount for the
success of all students. Individuals should be encouraged to use their
preferred intelligences in learning.
Variation of subject content may result in higher levels of student
achievement and success. Instructional activities should appeal to
different forms of intelligence.
Variation in assessing student knowledge must be part of lesson-plan and
implementation. Assessment of learning should measure multiple forms
of intelligence.
4. How do most students learn?
(What we already know)
In various ways! Each child is different.
They learn by
Being engaged in their Learning
Solving problems
Communicating
Collaborating with others
Seeking connections
Using technology
How do Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences
address all of these!
5. It’s Not About How Smart You Are…..
The “One-Size-Fits-All” ideal does not
apply to our students anymore
It’s About ‘How You Are Smart!’
So….
How are you SMART?
6.
7. Logic/Number SMART
Ability to think conceptually, logically, & abstractly
Learn best by forming concepts and looking for patterns &
relationships
use logic and deductive reasoning to process and understand
concepts.
Is familiar with the concepts of quantity, time, and cause and
effect.
Uses abstract symbols to represent concrete objects and concepts.
Logical-mathematical intelligence is called upon for activities
involving categorization, classification, inference, generalization,
calculation, and hypothesis testing.
Like to conduct experiments, to solve puzzles and other problems
Enjoy working with numbers and math formulas to solve complex
problems
8. Art/Picture SMART
Sensitivity to the relationship that occurs through shapes,
images, line, colour, space, form, patterns,
Tend to think in images and picture visualises in detail
Like to draw, paint, and make interesting designs and patterns
Love to work jigsaw puzzles, read maps, and find their way
around new places
The ability to perceive the visual-spatial world
Learns by seeing and observing.
Uses visual images as an aid in recalling information.
Enjoys doodling, drawing, painting, sculpting, or otherwise
reproducing objects in visible form.
9. Body/Movement SMART
Prefers to touch, handle, or manipulate what is to be learned.
High sense of coordination and timing.
Learns best by direct involvement and participation.
Remembers most clearly what was done, rather than what was
said or observed.
Very high command of bodily motions and fine motor skills.
Tend to have a keen sense of body awareness
Likes to demonstrate how to do something
Find it difficult to sit still for long periods of time
10. Music/Sound SMART
Sensitive to singing, playing instruments, drumming
The capacity to perceive, discriminate, transform, and express
musical forms. This intelligence includes sensitivity to the
rhythm, melody, and timbre of a musical piece.
Ability to perform or compose music
Learn anything more easily if it is sung or tapped out
Study and work better with music in the background
Skilled at mimicking sounds, language accents, and speech
patterns
Listens and responds with interest to a variety of sounds
including the human voice, environmental sounds, and music, and
organizes such sounds into meaningful patterns.
Is eager to be around and learn from music and musicians.
11. Nature/Environment SMART
Knowing what occurs in and through encounters with the natural
world
Heightened sensitivity to changes in environment.
In tune with nature and interested in exploring and learning
about nature and elements associated with nature.
Has an interest in and good knowledge of how the body works
and keeps abreast of health issues.
Has an understanding of, and interest in, the main global
environmental issues.
Have a profound love for the outdoors, animals, and plants
Ability to observe patterns in nature and understand natural
and human-made systems
Learn best when outside interacting with environment
12. People/Group SMART
Knowing what happens when we work with and relate to people
Develops a whole range of social skills
Forms and maintains social relationships.
Expresses an interest in interpersonally-oriented careers such
as teaching, social work, counseling, management, or politics
Learn best in cooperative and social situations
Sensitive to people’s feelings and ideas
Especially like helping others, peer tutoring, working
cooperatively
The ability to perceive the moods, intentions, motivations, and
feelings of other people.
13. Self/Introspection SMART
Want to know the meaning, purpose, and significance of things
Is motivated to identify and pursue goals.
Deep understanding of self.
Understands and appreciates one’s own feelings, fears and
motivations.
Have the ability to analyze strengths and weaknesses
Self-reflective and self-aware
Strong willed, self-confident, and have well-thought out opinions
on almost any issue
Learn best when working independently, they are self-motivated
14. Word/Book SMART
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
Comprehension of anything read is high
The ability to learn and use language to accomplish certain
goals.
The ability to construct and comprehend language
Learn best by saying, hearing, and seeing words
Enjoys reading, writing, and discussing.
15. Logic/Number SMART
How can I bring in numbers, calculations, logic, classifications or criticalHow can I bring in numbers, calculations, logic, classifications or critical
thinking skills?thinking skills?
(Sorting sentences & essays, PowerPoint presentations, group work, Venn Diagram sorting, analyzing data, use
search engines to run queries, & various online platforms to problem solve)
Art/Picture SMART
How can I use visual aids, visualization, color, art, or metaphor?How can I use visual aids, visualization, color, art, or metaphor?
(Graphic images, PowerPoint presentations, student presentations(Graphic images, PowerPoint presentations, student presentations, charting, graphing, utilizing online platforms, charting, graphing, utilizing online platforms
and editors, prepared or created images, digital animation)and editors, prepared or created images, digital animation)
Body/Movement SMART
How can I involve the whole body or hands-on experience?How can I involve the whole body or hands-on experience?
(Use of tactile materials, group work, presentations, diagramming, videoconferencing, sorting various materials
by attributes, participating in virtual group simulations)
Music/Sound SMART
How can I bring in music, environmental sounds, and set key points in a
rhythmic or melodic framework?
(Incorporate digital sounds into PowerPoint & multimedia presentations, group work, rap, chant, song, poetry)
We should be asking…
16. We should be asking…
Nature/Environment SMART
How can I appeal to the students’ love and understanding of nature?
(Group work, organizing & making sense of information, through creation of databases or semantic
mapping)
People/Group SMART
How can I engage students in discussion, cooperative learning, or largeHow can I engage students in discussion, cooperative learning, or large
group simulation?group simulation?
(Small & large group work, synchronous--chat-rooms or asynchronous--email, discussion boards, dice game,
dialogue, role playing & various collaborative projects)
Self/Introspection SMART
How can I evoke personal feelings or memories, or give students choices?How can I evoke personal feelings or memories, or give students choices?
(Narrative essays, letters, answers to guided questions posted on the discussion section of Blackboard)
Word/Book SMART
How can I use the spoken andHow can I use the spoken and written word?
(Desktop & Web-based publishing, PowerPoint presentations, sentence & essay writing, poetry & story
writing, lecture, dice games, discussion letters, dialogue, plays, email)
17. Why Multiple Intelligences?
Helps promote self-motivation in students because learning
is based on innate talents
Validates teacher insights into their students
• Teachers are better able to create more inclusive,
affective and effective instruction
• According to Howard Gardner, learning is both a social and
psychological process. When students understand the
balance of their own multiple intelligences, they begin
To manage their own learning.
To value their individual strengths
18. • How do you think most of YOUR
students learn?
• Which methods do you usually
utilize when you teach?
19. Teaching Style vs.
Learning Styles
• Much research supports the view that
when students' learning preferences
match their instructor's teaching
styles, student motivation and
achievement usually improve.
(Miller 2001; Stitt-Gohdes 2003)
