Multiple intelligence theory by howard gardner

1. Multiple Intelligences
Theory by Howard
Gardner
NAME: MARIALUZ GUADALUPE GARCIA Q.
DATE : 3/26/2015

2. What is this Theory?
 Breaks down seven different “intelligences” to categorize talents and skills.
 Gardner “ Seven kinds of intelligence would allow seven ways to teach ,
rather than one.
 All 7 are necessary , but only two are generally recognized.

3. The 7 Intelligences
 Linguistic
 Logical-Mathematical
 Musical
 Bodily –Kinesthetic
 Spatial
 Interpersonal
 Intrapersonal

4. Linguistic Intelligence
 Typically valued in schools
 Sensitivity to language
 Response to both written and spoken
 Ability to learn Language
 Ability to use language as expression
 Examples: writers, poets, lawyers, speakers .

5. Logical – Mathematical Intelligence
 Also typically valued in schools
 Analyze problems logically
 Adept at mathematical operations
 Solve problems scientifically
 “Detect patterns , reason deductively and think logically “

6. Musical Intelligence
 Associated with the arts
 Performance and composition skills
 Appreciation of musical patterns
 Recognize and compose pitch , tone and rhythm
 Runs in an almost structural parallel to linguistic intelligence

7. Bodily – Kinesthetic Intelligence
 Also generally associated with the arts
 Use of ones body to solve problems
 Whole body or parts of the body
 Use of mental abilities to coordinate movement
 Mental and physical activity are related

8. Spatial Intelligence
 Generally connected with the arts
 Recognize and use patterns of space
 Space in wide or confined areas
 More than visual
 Includes abstract analytical abilities
 Goes beyond simply seeing images

9. Interpersonal Intelligence
 What Gardner calls a personal intelligence
 Understanding of other people
 Intentions , motivations , and desires
 Work effectively with others
 Particularly critical in education
 Examples: educators , salespeople ,political leaders ,counsellors

10. Intrapersonal Intelligence
 Another “personal intelligence “
 Understanding of oneself
 Appreciate our feelings , fear and motivations
 Effective working model of ourselves
 Helps to regulate our lives

11. What does this mean for teachers ?
 More to consider when evaluating students
 how students learn
 What will benefit students
 More to consider when planning effective curriculum –based lessons
 How curriculum matches up with students learning
 Helps teacher think about the learning process
 Gives teacher a greater understanding of student learning