use your brain - multiple intelligences who is intelligent?
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USE YOUR BRAIN - Multiple Intelligences
Who is intelligent?
8 Intelligences – by Dr. Howard Gardner
1. Linguistic or “Word” Smart
2. Logical/ Mathematical or “Number” Smart
3. Spatial or “Picture” Smart
4. Bodily/ Kinesthetic or “Body” Smart
5. Musical or “Music” Smart
6. Interpersonal or “People” Smart
7. Intrapersonal or “Self” Smart
8. Naturalistic or “Nature” Smart
Can you define intelligence?
J. K. Rowling
Linguistic Intelligenceor “Word” Smart
• Skilled with words• “The Word Player”
Can you define intelligence?
Albert Einstein
Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence or “Number” Smart
• Skilled with numbers & reasoning• “The Questioner”
Can you define intelligence?
Charles M. Schulz
Spatial Intelligence or “Picture” Smart
• Skilled with pictures & images
• “The Visualizer”
Can you define intelligence?
Michael Phelps
Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intelligence or
“Body” Smart• Physical skill• “The Mover”
Can you define intelligence?
Beyonce
Musical Intelligence or “Music” Smart
• Skilled with melody & rhythm• “The Music Lover”
Can you define intelligence?
Ronald Reagan
Interpersonal Intelligenceor “People” Smart
• Skills of social understanding• “The Socializer”
Can you define intelligence?
Helen Keller
Intrapersonal Intelligence or “Self” Smart
• Skills of self-knowledge• “The Individual”
Can you define intelligence?
Sacagawea
Naturalistic Intelligenceor “Nature” Smart• Skills of making connection to elements in nature• “The Outdoorsman”
MI Checklist
Preliminary assessment– 8 Intelligences
– Synchronizing your checklist
– Application …what does it mean for you?
Linguistic or “Word” SmartIf you have strong linguistic
intelligence you might learn better by
• Reading• Memorizing• Playing word games (Scrabble, Anagrams, Password)• Making up rhymes, puns• Using the internet
Logical/Mathematical Learner or “Number” Smart
If you have strong logical-mathematical intelligence you might learn better by
• Recording information systematically• Setting up experiments (“What if…?”)
• Playing strategy games (Chess, Checkers)
• Analyzing data • Asking logical questions• Using the internet
Spatial Learner or “Picture” Smart
If you have strong spatial intelligence you might learn better by
• Studying pictures• Watching videos• Using visual, tangible aids• Doing mazes, puzzles • Making predictions• Using the internet
Bodily/Kinesthetic Learner or “Body” Smart
If you have strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence you might learn better by
• Doing role plays• Constructing physical examples• Exercising while reviewing• Visiting museums, institutions, parks • Asking logical questions• Using the internet
Musical Learner or “Music” Smart
If you have strong musical intelligence you might learn better by
• Listening to recordings• Talking to yourself• Making up songs • Mentally repeating information • Reading aloud• Changing tempo
Interpersonal Learner or “People” Smart
If you have strong interpersonal intelligence you might learn better by
• Studying in groups• Comparing information with others• Interviewing experts• Relating personal experiences • Being a teamplayer• Doing cooperative projects
Intrapersonal Learner or “Self” Smart
If you have strong intrapersonal intelligence you might learn better by
• Avoiding distractions• Establishing personal goals • Playing solitary games • Setting own pace • Working alone• Relating personal experiences
Naturalistic Learner or “Nature” Smart
If you have strong naturalistic intelligence you might learn better by
• Studying outside• Learning in the presence of plants & pets• Relating environmental issues to topics• Smelling, seeing touching, tasting,• Observing natural phenomenon
Multiple Intelligences
• Intelligences Reframed
• Studies continue…– Naturalistic Intelligence
– Moral Intelligence
– Spiritual Intelligence