Theories of Intelligence
• Presented to: Dr. Hameed Nawaz
• Presented By: Farryal Qureshi
• Roll No: PED01193004
[Link] Semester I (Fall 2019)
Theories of Intelligence
• Major theories include
• Robert.J. Sternberg’s Triarchic theory(American
cognitive psychologist)
• Howard Gardener’s Theory of Multiple
Intelligence (American devel0pmental
psychologist)
• Jean Piaget’s theory of development (Swiss
psychologist)
THEORY OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
Howard Gardner
Harvard Graduate School of
Education
• Author of 16 books
We are all smart.
We are smart in different ways.
One way is not better than another.
What is intelligence ?
• “The ability to solve problems or to create products
that are valued within one or more cultural
settings.”
Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (1983)
• “A biopsychological potential to process
information that can be activated in a cultural
setting to solve problems or create products that are
of value in a culture .”
Intelligence Reframed (1999)
Multiple Intelligences
Logical/Mathe
Logical/Mathe
matical
matical
Verbal/Linguis
Verbal/Linguis Visual
Visual // Spatial
Spatial
tic
tic
8
Ways of Bodily/
Bodily/
Knowing
Intrapersonal
Intrapersonal Kinesthetic
Kinesthetic
Musical
Musical //
Interpersonal
Interpersonal Rhythmic
Rhythmic
Naturalist
Naturalist
Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence
• Listens and responds to the spoken word
• Enjoys reading, writing, and discussing.
• Remembers what has been said.
• Remembers what has been read.
• Speaks and writes effectively.
• Can learn other languages.
• Potential Career choices: Lawyer, writer,jounalist,
teacher
Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence
• Is familiar with the
concepts of quantity, time,
and cause and effect.
• uses abstract symbols to • Likes math and using
represent concrete objects technology to solve
and concepts.
complex problems.
• Potential Career choices:
• Expresses interest in
Computer programmer,
mathematician,scientist,A careers such as
ccountant accounting, computer
technology and law.
Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intelligence
• Prefers to touch, handle, or manipulate what is
to be learned.
• Develops coordination and a sense of timing.
• Learns best by direct involvement and
participation.
• Remembers most clearly what was done, rather
than what was said or observed.
• Potential Career choices: Dancer, builder,
sportsman,Actor
Visual/Spatial Intelligence
• Learns by seeing and observing. Recognizes
faces, objects, shapes, colors, details, and scenes.
• Thinks in pictures and visualizes detail.
• Uses visual images as an aid in recalling
information.
• Enjoys doodling, drawing, painting, sculpting, or
otherwise reproducing objects in visible form.
• Potential Career choices:
Artist,Engineer,Architect
Musical Intelligence
• Listens and responds with interest to a variety of
sounds including the human voices, environmental
sounds, and music and organizes sounds into
meaningful patterns.
• Is eager to be around and learn from music and
musicians.
• Develops the ability to sing and / or play an
instrument
• Potential Career choices: Musician, composer,
singer, Music Teacher
Interpersonal Intelligence
• Bonds with parents and interacts with others.
• Forms and maintains social relationships.
• Perceives the feelings, thoughts, motivations,
behaviors, and lifestyles of others.
• Expresses an interest in interpersonally-oriented
careers such as teaching, social work,
counseling, management, or politics.
• Potential Career choices: psychologist,
philosopher, politician, salesperson
Intrapersonal Intelligence
• Is aware of his range of emotions.
• Is motivated to identify and pursue goals.
• Works independently.
• Establishes and lives by an ethical value system.
• Strives for self-actualization.
• Potential Career choices: Theorist, scientist,
writer, philosopher.
Naturalist Intelligence
• Recognizes and can name many different types of
trees, flowers, and plants.
• Has an interest in and good knowledge of how the
body works and keeps abreast of health issues.
• Is conscious of tracks, nests, and wildlife on a
walk and can “read” weather signs.
• Has an understanding of, and interest in, the main
global environmental issues.
• Career choice: biologist, farmer, Gardner
Result of My Multiple Intelligence Test