MULTIPLES INTELLIGENCES

1. UNIVERSITY OF ARMED FORCES ESPE
DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES
LINGUISTICS CAREER
NAME: PRISCILA LÓPEZ ZUMBA
FECHA: 11-07-2015

3. The theory of multiple
intelligences was developed
in 1983 by Dr. Howard
Gardner, professor of
education at Harvard
University. It suggests that
the traditional notion of
intelligence, based on I.Q.
testing, is far too limited.
Instead, Dr. Gardner
proposes eight different
intelligences to account for
a broader range of human
potential in children and
adults.

4. These intelligences are:
• Linguistic intelligence ("word smart")
• Logical-mathematical intelligence
("number/reasoning smart")
• Spatial intelligence ("picture smart")
• Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart")
• Musical intelligence ("music smart")
• Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart")
• Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart")
• Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")

5. Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His listing
was provisional. The first two have been typically valued in schools; the next
three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what Howard
Gardner called ‘personal intelligences’ (Gardner 1999: 41-43).
Linguistic intelligence involves
sensitivity to spoken and written
language, the ability to learn
languages, and the capacity to use
language to accomplish certain goals.
This intelligence includes the ability
to effectively use language to express
oneself rhetorically or poetically; and
language as a means to remember
information.

6. Logical-mathematical intelligence consists
of the capacity to analyze problems
logically, carry out mathematical operations,
and investigate issues scientifically.
Musical intelligence involves skill in the
performance, composition, and appreciation
of musical patterns. It encompasses the
capacity to recognize and compose musical
pitches, tones, and rhythms.
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence entails the
potential of using one’s whole body or parts
of the body to solve problems. It is the
ability to use mental abilities to coordinate
bodily movements.

7. Spatial intelligence involves the
potential to recognize and use the
patterns of wide space and more
confined areas.
Interpersonal intelligence is
concerned with the capacity to
understand the intentions,
motivations and desires of other
people. It allows people to work
effectively with others.
Intrapersonal intelligence entails
the capacity to understand
oneself, to appreciate one’s
feelings, fears and motivations.

9. Musical Intelligence (Music Smart)
Description: Musical students think, feel, and process information
primarily through sound. They have a superior ability to perceive,
compose, and/or perform music. Musically smart people constantly
hear musical notes in their head.
Learning Activities and Project Ideas:
• Writing their own songs and music about content-area topics.
• Putting original poems to music, and then performing them for
the class.
• Setting a poem to music, and then performing it for the class.
• Incorporating a poem they have written with a melody they
already know.
• Listening to music from different historical periods.

10. Interpersonal (People Smart)
Description: Students strong in interpersonal intelligence have a
natural ability to interact with, relate to, and get along with others
effectively. They are good leaders. They use their insights about
others to negotiate, persuade, and obtain information. They like to
interact with others and usually have lots of friends.
Learning Activities and Project Ideas:
• Working in cooperative groups to design and complete projects.
• Working in pairs to learn math facts.
• Interviewing people with knowledge about content-area topics
(such as a veteran to learn about World War II, a lab technician
to learn about life science, or a politician to understand the
election process).
• Tutoring younger students or classmates.
• Using puppets to put on a puppet show.

11. • Armstrong, Thomas. Multiple Intelligences in the
Classroom 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2009.
• Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple
Intelligences. New York: Basic,1983Skylight Publications,
200 E. Wood St., Suite 250, Palatine, IL 60067 (div. Simon
and Schuster). Publisher of many MI materials. Zephyr
Press, PO Box 66006, Tucson, AZ 85728 (602-322-5090).
Publisher of many MI materials.
• Smith, Mark K. (2002, 2008) ‘Howard Gardner and multiple
intelligences’, the encyclopedia of informal education
• New City School, Celebrating Multiple Intelligences ( 5209
Waterman Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108).
• Skylight Publications, 200 E. Wood St., Suite 250, Palatine,
IL 60067 (div. Simon and Schuster). Publisher of many MI
materials.