This document discusses Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. It proposes that there are at least eight different types of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. The theory validates that students learn in different ways and have different strengths. By teaching to all the different intelligences, educators can better meet the needs of diverse learners. While some question whether the theory is empirically proven, it has encouraged more creative approaches to education.

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3.  Whether you‟re an educator,
trainer, or instructional
designer, you‟ve probably
asked yourself, “ How can I
make learners learn?”

6. Where to find it?
The Creator gathered all of creation and said, „ I want to hide
something form the humans until they are READY for it! It is
the realization that that create their Own Reality‟
The eagle said ,‟Give it to me, I will take it to the moon,‟ The
creator said, „NO. One day they will go there and find it.‟
The salmon said, „ I will hide it on the bottom of the ocean.‟
the buffalo said, „ I will bury it on the great Plains.‟ The Creator
said, „No. They will go there too.‟
The Grand-Mother Mole, who lives in the breast of Mother
earth, and who has no physical eyes but sees with spiritual
eyes, said, „Put it Inside them.‟ And the creator said, “It is
done.‟
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9. How about as
smart as this
guy?

10. Who is this guy?

11.  Derek Paravincini is an extraordinary pianist,
despite being blind and having severe learning
difficulties.

12. Being Derek Paravincini………
 Paravicini was born extremely prematurely, at 25
weeks. His blindness was caused by oxygen
therapy given during his time in a neonatal
intensive care unit. This also affected his
developing brain, resulting in his severe learning
disability.He also has autism.
 At the age of nine, Paravicini had his first major
public concert at the Barbican Hall in London
 PRETTY IMPRESSIVE!!!

13.  How about this guy?
Alonzo Clemons…

14.  Alonzo Clemons is an American animal sculptor
 Clemons suffered a severe brain injury as a child
that left him developmentally disabled (with an IQ
in the 40-50 range), but able to create very
accurate animal sculptures out of clay only by
glimpsing it.
 He is most well known for his life-size renderings
of a horse, but most of his works are smaller, and
accomplished in less than an hour.

15.  Derek and Alonzo are unable to
accomplish the simplest reading,
writing, or mathematical tasks. But both
possess incredible skills that surpass
those with the highest IQ’s.

16.  Both of these men are savants . Although
they both have severe mental disabilities,
they also have extraordinary mental abilities
not found in most of the people.
How can we explain
something like this?

17.  May be Mr. Howard Gardner may
know…

18.  He Studied situations like these to help him
develop his “ Theory of Multiple Intelligences”.
 He looks outside the traditional definition of
intelligence to see what really makes people tick.

19.  A learner who excels in an area is not more
intelligent overall than one who struggles.

20.  The second learner may be stronger in another
kind of intelligence.

21.  We have probably all heard some one say
something like “I’m a math person.” This person is
identifying the type of intelligence at which they’re
strongest
 So are non-math people unable to succeed in
mathematical subjects?

22.  Absolutely not!

23.  The beauty of Dr. Gardner’s theory is that it guides
us to alternatives in teaching!
 The second learner may best learn the material
through a different approach .

24.  We all have potential to be intelligent in any type
of intelligence.
 However, we may be stronger in some more than
others.

25.  Our cultures focuses most of its attention on
linguistic and logical- mathematical intelligence.

26.  Dr. Gardner suggests we place equal attention on
other types of intelligence which give the world…

27.  Musicians

28.  Architects

29.  Naturalists

30.  Artists

31.  Designers

32.  Dancers

33.  Artisans

34.  To name a few……

35.  Ok.. So we know that his theory says there are
different intelligences.
 And we know that the degree of our intelligences
varies between each type of intelligence.

36.  So what are they already!?

37.  Linguistic
 Logical/ Mathematical
 Spatial
 Bodily- Kinesthetic
 Musical
 Interpersonal
 Intrapersonal
 Naturalist

38.  Whoa….
 Now let’s break that down.

39. Gardner‟s Definition What that means
Linguistic Word Smart
Logical/ Mathematical Reasoning/Number Smart
Spatial Picture Smart
Bodily/Kinesthetic Body Smart
Musical Music Smart
Interpersonal People Smart
Intrapersonal Self Smart
Naturalist Nature Smart
Oooohhh OK!
That‟s better.

40.  But how do you teach to these types of
intelligences?

41.  Regardless of the topic, you can appeal to each
type of intelligence.
 Simply find what matters to them!
 But remember, teach to all these styles, not just
the dominant style of your classroom!
 Let’s see what matters….

42.  Words matter!
 Spoke or written, words help these learners think
and remember.
 Poets, lawyers, and speakers are likely to be word
smart.

43.  Todd learns best when he reads about a new
subject and has a chance to think about the words
he just read. It also helps him to speak about
topics and teach others.

44.  Numbers matter!
 These learners analyze problems logically and
investigate issues scientifically.

45.  Jason likes to solve problems through using
logical processes. He can connect concepts to
one another easily and with little guidance. To
satisfy his learning needs, all he needs is a
process and problem. His analytical thinking will
help him do the rest!

46.  Recognizing patterns and relationships in space is
easy for these learners.
 Sketching, painting and multi-media activities keep
them interested and involved.

47.  Rajesh is studying to be a photographer. She
connects the dots between most concepts just like
she does between spatial relationships!
 To challenge her , ask her to map stories or solve
visual puzzles. She typically uses organizers and
charts to help her accomplish her tasks.

48.  Get these learners moving!
 They want to use their whole bodies to solve
problems!

49.  It’s hard for Ravi to sit still for long periods of time.
To get him involved in his English class (His least
favorite subject ), his professor asked him to act
out the most significant act of Hamlet. Ravi read
and watched videos of the play to help him select
the best act to perform!

50.  These learners excel at performance, composition
and appreciation of musical patterns.

51.  Sapna gets bored easily. Her advisor
recommended creating songs to help her
internalize concepts! She is using this advice and
also links concepts top thought provoking music
to help her remember new information. Her
boredom has decreased, and her grades have
improved!

52.  People matter!
 Interpersonal intelligence helps people work well
with one another because they have the ability to
relate and understand others.

53.  Laila can’t wait to talk to her friends after class. To
keep her attention, her professor built more group
activities in to class lessons. Most of the class is
benefiting; Laila especially!

54.  Intrapersonal learners reflect and relate
themselves to the greater state of the world.

55.  Raghav is quiet in class and tends to drift off
easily. To find out what he is thinking, his
professor asked him to write short reflections on
class topics. She discovered Raghav’s exceptional
skills at theorizing, philosophizing, and evaluating
his own thinking patterns.

56.  Some learners naturally recognize, categorize,
and draw upon certain features of their
environment.

57.  Tousif notices things in his environment that
others tend to miss. To help him learn new
concepts, his professor draws connection between
the topic and Tousif’s environment. He is now
more in tune with his school work just as he’s in
tune with nature.

58.  Word Smart
 Reasoning/Number smart
 Picture Smart
 Body Smart
 Music Smart
 People Smart
 Self Smart
 Nature Smart

59. So what?
-Mindy L. Kornhaber sums that up for us quite
nicely……

60. “…… the theory validates educators everyday
experience: students think and learn in many different
ways….In turn, this reflection has lead many educators
to devlope new approaches that might better meat the
needs of the range of learners in their classrooms.”
-Mindy L.K ornhaber
-Project Zero research team on arts education.

61. However, some state that Gardners theories are
intuitions rather than the result of empirical research.

62. True. Tests to measure these intelligences do not
currently exist.

63. This could be accomalished with several measures or
tests for each intelligence.

64. Gardener himself has not explored this approach to
prevent labeling and stigmatization.

65. However , research around the functioning of the brain
generally continues to support the notion of multiple
intelligences.

66. Derek Paravicini and Alonzo Clemons are prime
examples.
Both suffered damage to the brain but still exhibit extra
ordinary intelligences: Derek in musical intelligence and
Alonzo in kinesthetic and naturalist intelligences.

67. In fact, Schools using multiple intelligences theory
(SUMIT) have reported higher academic achievements,
parental participation, and discipline.

68. There may be still questions about the theory of
multiple intelligences.
But it has encouraged a singnificant number of
educators to look beyond the narrow confines of the
traditional system.

69. Dr. Gardner may use fair objective judgment but this
theory helps us broaden our focus and help people live
their lives well.

70. Traditional methods restrict creativity and don’t reach all
learners.

71. Remember, it’s a bout finding what motivates learners
so they want to learn.

72. We are all different…..

73. And that’s ok ………
But we need to recognize and account for that

74. There are more than just a few types of learners. We
must appeal to all learners.

75. The multiple intelligences theory motivates educators,
trainers and instructional designers to improve
curriculum and education.

76. It gives us a broad vision of education.

77. All intelligences are needed to live .

78. All intelligences are needed to learn well.
Give them to your learners.

79. This theory gives learners more
opportunities to learn about a
topic.

80. Traditional curriculum with a single
form of assessment does not
accommodate exploration and
creativity.

81. But YOU can !

82. Ultimately, the theory of multiple
intelligences is a useful addition if
used to promote high quality
learning , rather than as an end in
and of itself.

83. Instead of onw way to teach, think,
dream, and live…we now have
atleast EIGHT!

84. “I want my children to understand the
world but not just because the world is
facinating and the human mind is
curious. I want them to understand it so
that they will be positioned to make it a
better place”
By Howard Gardner