2. This theory was created by Dr. Howard
Gardner in 1983.
He says that: “There are 8 intelligences in
every Human being”.
These Intelligences are more developed in
some people than in other.
But teacher can combine these intelligences
with different activities in order to achieve
goals or knowledges.
3. Multiple intelligences recognizes that everyone
uses up to eight different intelligences to varying
degrees when learning, often in combination.
The eight 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").
4. The ability to recognize numerical or logical
patterns and to think rationally.
5. The ability to use language in creative ways
with sensitivity to sounds and meanings of
words.
6. The ability to see think in pictures and
visualize the world accurately.
7. The ability to work well with other people
with sensitivity to the moods and feelings of
others.
8. The ability to understand oneself and one’s
feelings.
9. The ability to control body movements and
the capacity to handle objects skillfully
10. The ability to perceive, appreciate and
produce rhythm, pitch and music.
7. Musical
11. The ability to understand and categorize the
natural world.