Multiple Intelligences

TodayToday’’s students come to schools students come to schooldiffering widely in their abilitiesdiffering widely in their abilities

to think abstractly and understandto think abstractly and understandcomplex ideas. complex ideas.

To meet the diverse needs of theirTo meet the diverse needs of theirstudents, teachers must constantlystudents, teachers must constantly

differentiate their instruction -differentiate their instruction -sometimes based on readiness, sometimes based on readiness, other times based on learningother times based on learning

profiles, and still others on interest.profiles, and still others on interest.

DIFFERENTIATION

“Teachers planning and executing

different avenues to content, process, and product in

anticipation of differences in student learning.”

(Tomlinson, 1996)

An intelligence is the ability to solve problems, or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings.

Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of Mind. New York: Basics Books. pp. x

“An intelligence is a

biological and psychological

potential; that potential

is capable of being realized

to a greater or lesser extent

as a consequence of the

experiential, cultural, and

motivational factors that

affect a person.”From: Gardner, H. (1995). Reflections on multiple intelligences, Phi Delta Kappan, 202

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Like to write Spin tall tales or tell jokes & stories Have a good memory for names, places, dates,

or trivia Enjoy reading books in their spare time Spell words accurately and easily Appreciate nonsense rhymes & tongue twisters Like doing crossword puzzles or playing games

such as Scrabble or Anagrams

Linguistic (Word Smart)

The capacity to use words effectively, whether orally or in writing; and to

manipulate syntax

Student characteristics of linguistic intelligence…

Careers/vocations which rely heavily on the linguistic intelligence are storyteller, orator, politician, journalist, poet, and playwright.

or structure of language, the semantics or meanings of language, and the pragmatic dimensions or practical uses of language

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Compute math problems quickly in their head Enjoy using computers Ask questions like “Where does the universe end?”

“What happens after we die?” “When did life begin?”

Play chess, checkers and other strategy games, and win.

Reason things out logically and clearly Devise experiments to test out things they do

understand Spend lots of time working on logic puzzles such

as Rubik’s cube

Logical-Mathematical (Number Smart)The capacity to use number effectively, and to reason well. Includes sensitivity to logical patterns, and relationships,

statements and propositions.

Careers/vocations which rely heavily on the logical/mathematical intelligence are mathematician, tax accountant, statistician, scientist, computer programmer, and logistician.

Student characteristics of logical/mathematical intelligence…

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Spend free time engaged in art activities Report clear visual images when thinking about something Easily read maps, chart & diagrams Draw accurate representations of people or things Like it when you show movies, slides, or photographs Enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles or mazes Daydream a lot

Spatial (Picture Smart)Spatial (Picture Smart)The ability to perceive the visual-spatial

world accurately and to perform transformations on those perceptions.

Involves sensitivity to color, line, shape, form, space and relationships that exist

between these elements.

Student characteristics of the spatial intelligence…Student characteristics of the spatial intelligence…

Careers/vocations which rely heavily on the spatial Careers/vocations which rely heavily on the spatial intelligence are interior design/decorator, architect, intelligence are interior design/decorator, architect,

artist, inventor, guide, scout, navigator, etc.artist, inventor, guide, scout, navigator, etc.

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Bodily- Kinesthetic (Body Smart)Expertise in using one’s whole body to

express ideas and feelings and facility in using one’s hands to produce or transform things.

Involves specific physical skills such as coordination, balance, dexterity, strength,

flexibility, and speed, as well proprioceptive, tactile, and hapatic capacities.

Student characteristics of the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence…Student characteristics of the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence…

Careers/vocations which rely heavily on the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are actor, mime, athlete, dancer, craftsperson, sculptor,

mechanic surgeon, etc.

Move, twitch, tap or fidget while sitting in a chair

Need to touch people when they talk to themEnjoy scary amusement ridesDemonstrate skill in a craft like woodworking, sewing

or carving

Do well in competitive sports

Engage in physical activities such as swimming, biking, hiking or skateboarding

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Play a musical instrument Remember melodies of songs Tell you when a musical note is off-key Say they need to have music on in order to study Collect records or tapes Sing songs to themselves Keep time rhythmically to music

Musical (Music Smart)The capacity to perceive, discriminate, transform, and express musical forms.

Includes sensitivity to the rhythm, pitch or melody, and timbre or tone color of a

musical piece.Student characteristics of the musical Student characteristics of the musical intelligence…intelligence…

Careers/vocations which rely heavily on the musical intelligence are music critic, composer,

performer, disc jockey, band director, symphony conductor, etc.

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Interpersonal (People Smart)The ability to perceive and

make distinctions in the moods, intentions, motivations, and

feelings of other people. Includes sensitivity to facial expressions, voice, and gestures; capacity for discriminating among many different kinds of

interpersonal cues; and the ability to respond effectively to those cues in some pragmatic way.Student characteristics of the Interpersonal intelligence…Student characteristics of the Interpersonal intelligence…

Careers/vocations which rely heavily on the interpersonal intelligence are counselor, motivational speaker, minister, lobbyist, union representative, store clerk, salesman, etc.

Have a lot of friends Socialize a great deal at school or around the neighborhoodSeem to be “street smart”Get involved in after-school group activitiesServe as the “family mediator” when disputes ariseEnjoy playing group games with other childrenHave a lot of empathy for the feelings of others

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Display a sense of independence or a strong will React with strong opinions Seem to live in their own world Like to be alone to pursue some personal interest,

hobby or project Seem to have a deep sense of self-confidence March to the beat of a different drummer in their style Motivate themselves to do well on independent projects

Intrapersonal (Self Smart)Self-knowledge and the ability to act adaptively on the

basis of that knowledge. Includes having an accurate picture of oneself (strengths and limitations) awareness of inner moods, intentions, motivations, temperaments and

desires, and the capacity for self-discipline, self-understanding, and self esteem.

Student characteristics of the Student characteristics of the IntraIntrapersonal personal intelligence…intelligence…

Careers/vocations which rely heavily on the intrapersonal intelligence are military officer, investigator, newspaper editor, judge, activist, etc.

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Naturalist (Nature Smart)Expertise in the recognition and classification of the

numerous species – the flora and fauna – of an individual’s environment. Includes sensitivity

to other natural phenomena (e.g., cloud formations, and mountains) and, in the case of those growing up in an urban environment, the capacity to discriminate among nonliving forms such as cars, sneaker, CD covers, etc.)

Student characteristics of the Student characteristics of the naturalistnaturalist intelligence… intelligence…Collects, organizes and/or classifies items (e.g., rocks, bottles, stamps...)Enjoys gardening and seems to have a “green thumb”Loves animals and often has one or more petsEnjoys early morning bird watches and records observationsPredicts changes in weather based on cloud patternsSeems to really focus on instruction when given outdoors

Careers/vocations which rely heavily on the naturalist are botanist, farmer, landscape designer, horticulturist, meteorologist, archeologist, veterinarian, bicycle messenger, mailman, etc.

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