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Multiple Intelligence

What is the Multiple Intelligences Theory?

The Multiple Intelligences Theory throws away the idea that intelligence is
one sort of general ability and argues that there are actually eight types
of intelligence. One is not more important than the other, but some may
help people succeed at different things.

For example, a person with high musical intelligence and low visual-spatial
intelligence may succeed in music class but may struggle in art class.

Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence

Howard Gardner of Harvard University first came up with the theory of


multiple intelligences in 1983. Gardner argues that there are eight types
of intelligence, far more than the standard I.Q. test can account for.

He goes on to say that these multiple intelligences “challenge an


educational system that assumes that everyone can learn the same
materials in the same way and that a uniform, universal measure suffices
to test student learning.”

Gardner argues that schools and teachers should teach in a way that
supports all types of intelligence, not just the traditional ones such as
linguistic and logical intelligence.

The Eight bits of Intelligence

1. Linguistic Intelligence (“word smart”)

2. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence (“number/reasoning smart”)

3. Visual-Spatial Intelligence (“picture smart”)

4. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence (“body smart”)

5. Musical Intelligence (“music smart”)

6. Interpersonal Intelligence (“people smart”)


7. Intrapersonal Intelligence (“self smart”)

8. Naturalist Intelligence (“nature smart”)

Teaching for Linguistic Intelligence:

Use the following activities and techniques for students and groups with
high linguistic intelligence:

 Use creative writing activities such as poetry or scriptwriting

 Set up class debates

 Allow for formal speaking opportunities

 Use humor, such as joke writing or telling

 Make sure there are plenty of reading opportunities

Presented by:

Ms Wardha Asad

GT of One Brown.

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