MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
“The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by
Dr. Howard Gardner, Professor of Education at Harvard University.
It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q.
testing, is far too limited.
Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight
different intelligences to account
for a broader range of human potential
in children and adults.”
Thomas Armstrong - [Link]
Dr. Gardner
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
INTELLIGENCES EXPLANATION SAMPLE
Verbal/Linguistics “word smart” Mike Enriquez, poets,
writers, newscasters
Logical/Mathematical “number/reasoning Accountants, bankers,
smart” scientific researchers
Visual/Spatial “picture smart” Juan Luna, architects,
landscapist
Bodily/Kinesthetic “body smart” Vhong Navarro,
dancers, magicians,
acrobats, mime artists
Musical/Rhythmic “music smart” Lea Salonga,
Beethoven, musicians,
composers, singers
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
INTELLIGENCES EXPLANATION SAMPLE
Interpersonal “people smart” Joseph Estrada,
Guidance Counsellors,
life coaches, politicians
Intrapersonal “self smart” Psychologists, in-depth
knowledge of who the
person is and his
potentials, philosophers
Naturalist “nature smart” Farmers, gardeners,
florists, geologists,
archaeologists
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
According to Dr. Gardner, our schools and culture focus most of their attention on
the linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences. We praise the highly articulate
or logical people of our culture.
We must also focus on visual, bodily and other intelligences.
Unfortunately, many children who have these gifts don’t receive
much reinforcement for them in school.
Many of these kids, in fact,end up being labeled ‘learning disabled,’‘ADD’
(attention deficit disorder), or simply underachievers, when their unique ways of
thinking and learning aren’t addressed by a heavily linguistic or logical
mathematical classroom.”
Thomas Armstrong - [Link]
MULTIPLE INTELIGENCES THEORY
The theory of multiple intelligences proposes a major transformation
in the way our schools are run. It suggests that teachers be trained to
present their lessons in a wide variety of ways using music,
cooperative learning, art activities, role play, multimedia, field
trips,inner reflection, and much more.
HOW TO LEARN USING MI
According to Thomas Armstrong, one of the most remarkable
features of the theory of multiple intelligences is how it provides
eight different potential ways to learning. If a learner is having
difficulty using the more traditional linguistic or logical ways of
instruction, the theory of multiple intelligences suggests several
other ways in which the material might be presented to facilitate
effective learning.
TEACHING/LEARNING EXAMPLE
SAMPLE TOPIC: LAW OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND
•Read about it (linguistic)
•Study mathematical formulas that express it (logical/mathematical)
•Examine a graphic chart that illustrates the principle (spatial)
•Observe the law in the natural world (naturalist)
•Observe the law in the human world of commerce (interpersonal)
•Examine the law in terms of your own body, e.g. when you supply
your body with lots of food, the hunger demands goes down;
when there’s very little supply, your stomach’s demand for food goes way up and
you get hungry (bodily-kinesthetic/intrapersonal)
•Write a song that demonstrates the law (musical)
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
CARD
1. Write the name of a book you have read lately.
2. Rate your math ability from 1-10 with
10 being highest.
3. Write down the name of the kind of music you like.
4. Write down how you revitalize yourself.
5. Write down what you can do that is
classified as a physical activity.
6. Draw a picture that shows how you are feeling today.
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!
Mrs. Redemption C. Guinto