My presentation on Howard Gardner's 'Theory of Multiple Intelligences'.

1. Theory Of
Multiple Intelligence
- Howard Gardner
Sajay Lawrence S
English

2. INTRODUCTION
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 Intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge
and skills.
 Intelligence is often defined as our intellectual potential,
something we are born with, something that can be
measured.
 In recent years however, other views of intelligence have
emerged.
 One such conception is the Theory of Multiple
Intelligences proposed by Harvard psychologist Howard
Gardner.

3. Theory of Multiple Intelligences
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 This theory suggests that traditional psychometric
views of intelligence like IQ Tests are too limited.
 Gardner first outlined his theory in his 1983 book
“Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple
Intelligences”, where he suggested that all people
have different kinds of ‘intelligence’.
 In order to capture the full range of abilities and
talents that people possesses, Gardner proposed
that there are eight intelligences, and has
suggested the possible addition of a ninth.

4.  The nine types of intelligences are Spatial, Naturalist,
Intrapersonal, Interpersonal ,Linguistic, Musical,
Logical-Mathematical, Bodily Kinesthetic and
Existential Intelligences.
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6. VISUAL–SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
 People who are strong in Visual-
Spatial Intelligence are good at
visualising things.
 Good with directions as well as
maps, charts, videos and pictures.
 Aware of their environment.
 Thinks in terms of physical space
as do sailors and architects.

7. NATURALIST INTELLIGENCE
 Individuals who are high in
naturalistic intelligence are more in
tune with nature and are often
interested in nurturing , exploring
the environment and learning
about other species.
Highly aware of even subtle
changes to their environment.

8. MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE
 People who have strong musical
intelligence are good at thinking in
patterns, rhythms and sounds.
Have a strong appreciation for
music and are often good at music
composition and performance.
Sensitive to the sounds in their
environments.

9. INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
 Good at being aware of their emotional
status, feelings and motivations,
 Tends to enjoy self-reflection and analysis
including daydreaming, exploring
relationships with others and assessing
their personal strengths and weaknesses.
 Tends to be more reserved but they are
actually quite intuitive about what they
learn and how it relates to themselves.

10. INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
 Good at understanding and
interacting with other people.
 Skilled at assessing emotions,
motivations, desires and intentions
of those around them.
 Sees situations from a different
perspective and are good at
resolving conflict in groups.
 Good at verbal and non-verbal
communication.

11. LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE
 People who have strong Linguistic
Intelligence are able to use words
well both when writing and
speaking.
 Good at debating or giving
persuasive speeches and are able to
explain things well.
 Has highly developed auditory
skills and often thinks in words.

12. BODILY-KINESTHETIC
INTELLIGENCE
 Good at body movements,
performing actions and
physical control.
 Has excellent hand-eye
coordination, dexterity and
quick reflexes.
 Good at dancing and sports.

13. LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL
INTELLIGENCE
 Good at reasoning, recognizing
patterns and logically analyzing
problems.
 Tends to think conceptually
about numbers, patterns and
relationships
 Need to learn from concepts
before dealing with details.

14. EXISTENTIALIST INTELLIGENCE
 Has the sensitivity and capacity to
tackle deep questions about human
existence, such as the meaning
of life, why do we die, and
how we got here.
 This intelligence is seen in the discipline
of Philosophy (Idealism).
 This type of intelligence
was added later to the
original 8 types of intelligences.

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