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• Purpose• Who is Howard Gardner• What are “Multiple Intelligences?”• Types of Multiple Intelligences– Linguistic Intelligence– Logical/Mathematical– Musical Rhythmic– Bodily/Kinesthetic
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– Spatial– Naturalist– Intrapersonal– Interpersonal
• What does this mean for teachers?• Practical applications
Purpose
• To become familiar with Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences and understand how it relates to education.
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Who is Howard Gardner?
• Professor in Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
• Developed theory of Multiple Intelligences (1983)
• Wrote over twenty books and hundreds of articles on his theory
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What are “Multiple Intelligences?”
• A theory that humans have many different intellectual strengths.
• Our strengths influence how we learn.
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Types of Multiple Intelligences• Linguistic
• Logical/Mathematical
• Musical Rhythmic
• Bodily/Kinesthetic
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Linguistic
• Strengths:– Uses words well, both written and spoken– Writing– Telling stories– Memorizing information
Examples: Writer, journalist, teacher
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Logical/Mathematical
• Strengths:– Reasoning– Recognizing patterns– Analyzing problems
Examples: Scientists, mathematicians, engineer, accountant
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Musical Rhythmic
• Strengths– Thinking in patterns and tones– Musical composition and performance– Remembering songs
Examples: Music Teacher, Singer, Composer
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Bodily/Kinesthetic
• Strengths– Body movement– Physical Coordination– Dancing and sports– Remembers by doing (not by hearing or seeing)
Examples: Dancer, Builder, Sculptor, Actor
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Spatial
• Strengths– Visualizing– Reading maps– Putting puzzles together– Recognizing patterns
Examples: Architect, Artist, Engineer
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Naturalist
• Strengths– Categorizing and cataloging information– Exploring outdoors– In tune with nature
Examples: Biologists, Conversationist
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Intrapersonal
• Strengths– Identifying their strengths and weaknesses– Self awareness– Being aware of their own feelings
Examples: Writer, Philosopher, Theorist
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Interpersonal
• Strengths– Communicating– Understanding other people’s perspectives– Resolving conflicts
Examples: Psychologist, Counselor, Sales person
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What does this mean for teachers?
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•Need to provide a variety of ways for your students to learn.
•Personalize learning so that students are engaged and feel empowered.
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What are some practical applications?
• Provide alternative assessments• Student portfolios• Write in journals• Create songs/dances that tie into instruction• Have students justify thinking• Write mathematics stories• Role play
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Quiz Question 1
1. Students that learn best by doing or moving are:
a) Musical/Rhythmic learnersb) Bodily/Kinesthetic learnersc) Intrapersonal learnersd) Naturalistic learners
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Quiz Question 2
2. Someone who is in touch with nature would be considered a:
a)Interpersonal learnerb)Spatial learnerc) Mathematical learnerd)Naturalist learner
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Quiz Question 3
3. Someone that becomes a guidance counselor is most likely what kind of learner?
a)Intrapersonalb)Interpersonal c) Linguisticd)Musical
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Willis, J., & Johnson, A. (2001, January). Multiply using mulitple intelligences. Retrieved from http://karolyeatts.com/Math/ multiplewithmi.pdf