The document discusses Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which proposes that humans possess different kinds of intelligence and learn in different ways. It identifies 8 types of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, and naturalist. The theory suggests teachers should identify students' dominant intelligences and incorporate varied activities that engage different intelligences to improve learning. Two example activities are described that combine intelligences like verbal, interpersonal, visual, and bodily-kinesthetic skills.

1. MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
STRATEGY
E N G L I S H M E T H O D O L O G Y

2. THEORY OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
• All humans have different learning styles.
• Howard Gardner, a psychologist and professor of neuroscience at
Harvard, developed the multiple intelligences theory in 1983.
• Gardner considers that there is not such one unique intelligence ,
instead they are different intelligences.
• Humans possess all the intelligences, but each human has one
intelligence more developed that the others.
• Each human has a preference in learning styles.
• According to Gardner intelligence is the capacity of humans to
solve and manage problems in their own unique way.

3. 8 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
1. Verbal/linguistic intelligence – it refers to the ability to understand and manipulate
words and languages effectively.
2. Logical/mathematical intelligence – it refers to the ability to understand numbers, to
analyze and solve problems.
3. Visual/spatial intelligence – it refers to the ability of interpreting images, colors,
designs and also the ability to create mental images.
4. Interpersonal intelligence – it refers to the ability to understand emotions and feelings
of people around you; people with interpersonal intelligence love working with people
like a team.
5. Intrapersonal intelligence – it refers to the ability to manage your own feelings and
emotions for a life without stress; being aware of your strengths and weaknesses.
6. Bodily/kinesthetic intelligence – it refers to the ability to create art with your body.
7. Musical intelligence – It refers to the ability to understand and create sounds.
8. Naturalist intelligence - it refers to the ability to appreciate nature and to interact with
animals.

4. BENEFITS FOR LEARNING STYLES
• By knowing what type of intelligence students possess the teacher
can determine the proper learning style.
• Multiple intelligence avoids a learning style to be abstract; and be
more productive.
• Multiple intelligences and learning styles complement each other to
get the best out of students.
• Being aware about what type of intelligence the students have
excites them about learning , consequently the learning style used
during class is more effective.
• Students are likely to learn faster when there is an implementation of
the right intelligence and learning style in class.
• Multiple intelligences in classroom will enhance the learning styles.
• Students become more engaged in their learning process.

5. ACTIVITIES USING THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
STRATEGY
1. Activity example one:
Students are going to work in groups on a theatre piece in the target
language; each group have to write a theatre script; and to decide what type
of genre to use; they will have to decorate the classroom according to what
each group is going to interpret; after each theatre play students are going to
express what their felt about the theatre piece and also their opinions.. (
intelligences involved: verbal, intrapersonal, interpersonal, visual, body).
2. Activity example two:
students are going to hold a debate about the importance of using
technological tools in classroom language; they are going to discuss in the
target language; the teacher will divide the students in two groups ; a group
against technological use in classroom and the other group in favour of
technological use. Afterwards they are going to reflect about their experience
during this activity. ( intelligences involved: verbal; logical; intrapersonal,
interpersonal).