Gardner’s EIGHT INTELLIGENCES

TOPIC: HOWARD GARDENER’S THEORY

PRESENTOR- BATCH 2:M SALEEM, SHAUKAT, SOHAIL , SHAZAD ,WASEEM

YEAR-FIRST BATCH- SECOND DATE: 05/07/13

Well Come To Gardener Intelligence Theory

Howard Gardner’s theory

Howard Gardner defines intelligence as "the capacity to solve problems or to

fashion products that are valued in one or more cultural setting" (Gardner & Hatch, 1989).

Using biological as well as cultural research, he formulated a list of eight intelligences.

This new outlook on intelligence differs greatly from the traditional view that usually recognizes only two intelligences, verbal and mathematical.

Who is Howard Gardner? Howard Gardner is a psychologist and

Professor at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education.

Based on his study of many people, Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences.

Gardner defines intelligence as “ability to solve problems or to create products which are valued in one or more cultural settings.”

According to Gardner, 8 different types of intelligence are displayed by humans.

Gardner’s Intelligences:Logical-Mathematical

Intelligence Linguistic Intelligence Spatial Intelligence Musical Intelligence Bodily-Kinesthetic

Intelligence Interpersonal

IntelligenceIntrapersonal

IntelligenceNaturalist Intelligence

Eight intelligences

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

consists of the ability to:detect patterns reason deductively think logically This intelligence is most often associated with

scientific and mathematical thinking. Famous examples: Albert Einstein, John Dewey.

Linguistic Intelligence

involves having a mastery of languagea mastery of language This intelligence includes the the ability to effectively manipulate ability to effectively manipulate languagelanguage to express oneself rhetorically or poetically.

It also allows one to use language as language as a means to remembera means to remember information.

Famous examples: Charles Dickens, Abraham Lincoln, T.S. Eliot, Sir Winston Churchill.

Spatial Intelligence

gives one the ability to manipulate and create mental images in order to solve problems.

This intelligence is not limited to visual domains--Gardner notes that spatial intelligence is also formed in blind children.

Famous examples: Picasso, Frank Lloyd Wright

Musical Intelligence

encompasses the capability to recognize and compose musical pitches, tones, and rhythms.

(Auditory functions are required for a person to

develop this intelligence in relation to pitch and tone, but these functions would not be needed for the knowledge of rhythm.)

Famous examples: Mozart, Leonard Bernstein, Ray Charles.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

is the ability to use one's mental abilities to coordinate one's own bodily movements. This intelligence challenges the popular belief that mental and physical activity are unrelated.

The ability to use your body skillfully to solve problems, create products or present ideas and emotions.

An ability obviously displayed for athletic pursuits, dancing, acting, artistically, or in building and construction.

You can include surgeons in this categoryFamous examples: Charlie Chaplin, Michael Jordan.

Interpersonal IntelligenceThe ability to work effectively with work effectively with othersothers

to relate to other peoplerelate to other people display empathyempathy and understandingunderstandingnotice their motivations and goals.motivations and goals. This is a vital human intelligence displayed by good teachers, good teachers, facilitators, therapists, politicians, facilitators, therapists, politicians, religious leaders and sales people.religious leaders and sales people.

Famous examples: Gandhi, Ronald Reagan, Mother Teresa, Oprah Winfrey.

Intrapersonal Intelligence

The ability for self-analysis and reflection–to be able to:

quietly contemplate and assess one's accomplishments

review one's behavior and innermost feelingsmake plans and set goalsknow oneself Philosophers, counselors, and many peak

performers in all fields of endeavor have this form of intelligence.

Famous examples: Freud, Eleanor Roosevelt, Plato.

Naturalist intelligence

designates the human ability to designates the human ability to discriminate among living things (plants, discriminate among living things (plants, animals) as well as sensitivity to other animals) as well as sensitivity to other features of the natural world (clouds, rock features of the natural world (clouds, rock configurations). configurations).

to make distinctions in the natural world and to use this ability productively–for example in hunting, farming, or biological

science. Farmers, botanists, conservationists, Farmers, botanists, conservationists,

biologists, environmentalists would all biologists, environmentalists would all display aspects of the intelligence. display aspects of the intelligence.

Famous examples: Charles Darwin, Rachel Carson.

Can we be more than one?Can we be more than one?

Yes! Although the intelligences are anatomically

separated from each other, Gardner claims that the eight intelligences very rarely operate independently.

Rather, the intelligences are used concurrently and typically complement each other as individuals develop skills or solve problems.

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For example, a dancer can excel in his For example, a dancer can excel in his art only if he/she has art only if he/she has 

strong musical intelligence to understand the rhythm and variations of the music 

bodily-kinesthetic intelligence to provide him with the agility and coordination to complete the movements successfully

interpersonal intelligence to understand how he can inspire or emotionally move his audience through his movements

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Assignment B.

How the learning of these student can be improved by

applying Gardener’s principles.

Application:Applying logical/mathematical intelligence

model Linguistic----SGD/LGD, TUTORIALSpatial ----charts, boards, movies, Pictures, Musical -----rhythm, harmony Bodily kinesthetic –body gesture—Interpersonal ---group discussion. Intrapersonal---metacognition, self study.Naturalist intelligence ---excursion trip.

Comparison with VAK

learning style descriptionVisual seeing and readingAuditory listening and speaking Kinesthetic touching and doing 

Only three modalities are in VAK, used so widespread option is less.

With Gardener’s intelligence modal wide spread option are available.  

QUESTIONS

1- Which model/theory would you propose for Ist year MBBS students.

2- Can multiple Intelligences enhance learning.

3- What is the role of bodily kinesthetic intelligence for Ist Year MBBS student.

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4- Difference between interpersonal and intra personal learning styles.

5- What is importance of linguistics intelligence in enhancing

learning.

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