Multiple IntelligencesAlyssia Graber

Howard Gardner, a Harvard University professor, introduced the original seven multiple intelligences in 1983 in his book “Frames of Mind”.

Gardner questioned the theory of general intelligence and instead theorized that all individuals possess each intelligence to some extent, but some stronger than others.

Two new intelligences were recently added: naturalist and existentialist

History

(Keefe,1998)

(McCoog, 2007)

Multiple Intelligences

(Brown, 2009) MI Test

Click the link below to take a test to see which intelligence is your strongest!

“MI and technology blend in the modern, changing environment of education. To compete in the world marketplace, today’s students must acquire twenty-

first century skills, such as global awareness and social responsibility, while in high school. Technology allows these skills to be presented. The teacher’s instruction must then focus on student achievement so that the technology integration is effective. One of the best ways to meet these needs is to differentiate instruction through the use of Gardner’s MI. Each intelligence is broadly defined and allows flexibility when making adjustments to existing curriculum.”

Multiple Intelligences & Technology

(McCoog, 2007)

Students who possess this intelligence:◦ Demonstrate excellent written and oral skills◦ Are very comfortable speaking and giving

presentations◦ Tend to enjoy listening to and playing with the

sounds of words◦ Enjoy being read to◦ Learn to spell words easily

Linguistic “Word Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Instructional Strategies that work:◦ Using the Internet for research and presenting

findings

Linguistic “Word Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Students who possess this intelligence:◦ Work best with tangible projects and results◦ Seek a definitive answer

Logical-Mathematical “Number Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Instructional Strategies that work:◦ Using databases and spreadsheets to organize

data◦ Using interesting software programs that offer

immediate feedback and go far beyond drill and practice Angle Example

◦ Using manipulatives to strengthen the visualization of concepts

Logical-Mathematical “Number Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Students who possess this intelligence:◦ Are extremely visual◦ Have good visual perception◦ Form a mental model of a spatial world and

maneuver and operate using that model◦ Create mental imagery and then transform that

imagery and re-create visual experiences◦ Produce graphic likenesses of spatial information

Spatial “Picture Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

(Wright, 2003)

Instructional Strategies that work:◦ Creating video-camera projects◦ Using computer-aided design and paint programs

Spatial “Picture Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Students who possess this intelligence:◦ Are aware of the roles their bodies play in learning◦ Ideas are best expressed through movement◦ Need to manipulate surroundings

Bodily-Kinesthetic“Body Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Instructional Strategies that work:◦ Creating videos showing movement and

experimentation.◦ “Hands-on experimenting”◦ Using their body to solve a problem, make

something, or to put on a production

Bodily-Kinesthetic“Body Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

(Diorio, 2008)

Students who possess this intelligence:◦ Focus on listening and creating rhythms and

patterns◦ Express themselves through auditory means

Musical “Music Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Instructional Strategies that work:◦ Using interactive books as well as video and audio

recordings◦ Creating songs to podcast to review a topic

Musical “Music Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Students who possess this intelligence:◦ Interact well with others◦ Are sometimes labeled as “talkers”◦ Are good at starting discussions and encouraging

participation of other classmates

Interpersonal “People Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Instructional Strategies that work:◦ Creating projects that allow them to express

themselves◦ Presentations◦ E-mail projects◦ Videoconferencing

Interpersonal “People Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Students who possess this intelligence:◦ Are very self-aware◦ Are self-motivated◦ Often create good products, but are not sure how

to share them

Intrapersonal “Self Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Instructional Strategies that work:◦ Using blogs◦ Computer based journaling◦ Concept mapping◦ Using the Internet to conduct research

Intrapersonal “Self Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Students who possess this intelligence:◦ Learn best by making connections between how

content interacts with the natural world

Naturalist “Nature Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Instructional Strategies that work:◦ Using cameras/video recorders◦ Creating projects showing changes over time

Naturalist “Nature Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Students who possess this intelligence:◦ Focus on the big picture and why the world

operates the way it does

Existentialist “Deep Question Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

Instructional Strategies that work:◦ Communication and problem-solving applications◦ Researching how Internet collaboration is

changing the world around them

Existentialist “Deep Question Smart”

(McCoog, 2007)

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Diorio, M. L. (2008). Identifying Learning Styles: Kinesthetic Kids. Retrieved June 29, 2010, from http://www.eduguide.org/Parents-Library/Identifying-Learning-Types-Kinesthetic-Kids-1099.aspx

Keefe, D. (1998). How Technology Enhances Howard Gardner's Eight Intelligences . Retrieved June 28, 2010, from http://www.america-tomorrow.com/ati/nhl80402.htm#contents

McCoog, I. (2007). Integrated Instruction: Multiple Intelligences and Technology. Clearing House, 81(1), 25-28. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database.

Rettig, M. (2005). Using the Multiple Intelligences to Enhance Instruction for Young Children and Young Children with Disabilities. Early Childhood Education Journal, 32(4), 255-259. doi:10.1007/s10643-004-0865-2.

Wright, S. (2003). The Arts, Young Children, and Learning (2003th ed., pp. 85-86). Merrill. Retrieved June 29, 2010, from http://www.education.com/reference/article/spatial-intelligence/

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