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Understanding Multiple Intelligences

The document discusses Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, originally identifying seven types, with an eighth added and more being considered. It outlines various intelligences including linguistic, logical/mathematical, musical, bodily/kinesthetic, spatial/visual, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Additionally, it mentions potential intelligences such as existential and moral intelligence.

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Understanding Multiple Intelligences

The document discusses Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, originally identifying seven types, with an eighth added and more being considered. It outlines various intelligences including linguistic, logical/mathematical, musical, bodily/kinesthetic, spatial/visual, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Additionally, it mentions potential intelligences such as existential and moral intelligence.

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Do we all learn

in a same
way?
If we teach it, they will learn!?
How does every
individual learn?
Multiple
Intelligenc
es
Howard Gardner
The
Intelligences
•Originally 7 intelligences

•An 8th has been added

•2-3 more are being


considered
Linguistic Intelligence
This intelligence is a part of
what is traditionally assessed
in the IQ and other tests.
• Word Smart
• Ability to write
or read
• Ability to rhyme
• Good speakers
• Actors
How many of you
think that you
can speak or
write very well?
Logical/Mathematical
Intelligence
Another “traditionally-measured”
intelligence. Aptitude for numbers
and logical reasoning.
• Number smart
• Ability to do math
• Ability to balance a
checkbook
• How many of you can
count your money?
• How many of you have
done a science
experiment?
How many of you
think that you
are good in doing
calculations?
Musical / Rhythmic
Intelligence
Reflects an aptitude with songs,
rhythms and aural patterns.

Music Smart
 Who likes
music?

 Who can play


an instrument?
Bodily/Kinesthetic
Intelligence
Represents a keen awareness of
the body and movement; dance,
athletics, posture etc.

Body, sports or
hand smart
Who can dance, play
sports, build models?
Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence
Represents a keen awareness of the
body and movement; dance,
athletics, posture etc.
Spatial/Visual Intelligence
• This includes the ability to learn by seeing
things and to predict or estimate
object/space ratios.
Interpersonal Intelligence
• Here we look at the ability to connect with
other people; good communication skills;
empathy; awareness of others.
Intrapersonal Intelligence
• The ability to be self-aware and self-
reflective; to know oneself and to be
interested in the inner workings of the
mind.
The 8th Intelligence: Naturalist
Intelligence
• Related to a connection and
understanding of self in relationship to the
natural world.
Other Potential Intelligences
• Existential Intelligence -
concerned with “ultimate
issues”
• Moral Intelligence - related to
beliefs and behavior vis a vis
the “whole” / community.

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