Multiple Intelligence
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H O W A R D G A R D N E R
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY
Howard Earl Gardner
• known for The Theory of Multiple
Intelligences.
• Research Professor at Graduate
School of Education in Harvard
University.
• Developmental Psychologist.
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY
Howard Earl Gardner
• German-Jewish immigrants
• “a studious child who gained
pleasure from playing the piano.”
(Gardner's PZ Biography, 2016)
• Education was of the utmost
importance in the Gardner home
The Theory of
Multiple Intelligences
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MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY
The theory of multiple intelligences
suggests that there are a number of distinct forms of
intelligence that each individual possesses in
varying degrees.
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9 Multiple Intelligences
[1] Verbal-linguistic intelligence
[2] Logical-mathematical intelligence
[3] Spatial-visual intelligence
[4] Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
[5] Musical intelligences
[6] Interpersonal intelligence
[7] Intrapersonal intelligence
[8] Naturalist intelligence
[9] Existential intelligence
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY
Verbal-linguistic intelligence
• well-developed verbal skills and
sensitivity to the sounds, meanings
and rhythms of words
Logical-mathematical intelligence
• ability to think conceptually and abstractly,
and capacity to discern logical and
numerical patterns
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Spatial-visual intelligence
• capacity to think in images and
pictures, to visualize accurately and
abstractly
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
• a bi l i t y t o c o nt r o l o n e ’s bo d y
movements and to handle objects
skillfully
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Musical intelligences
• ability to produce and appreciate
rhythm, pitch and timber
Interpersonal intelligence
• capacity to detect and respond
appropriately to the moods, motivations
and desires of others
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Intrapersonal intelligences
• capacity to be self-aware and in tune
with inner feelings, values, beliefs
and thinking processes
Naturalist intelligence
• ability to recognize and categorize
plants, animals and other objects in
nature
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Existential intelligence
• sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep
questions about human existence such as,
What is the meaning of life? Why do we die?
How did we get here?
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY
01 Verbal-Linguistic 03 Musical 05 Bodily-
Kinesthetic
Skills - Listening, Skills - Singing, Skills - Dancing,
Mathematical- Visual-Spatial
speaking, writing, playing sports, hands on
Logical
teaching. instruments, Skills - puzzle experiments,
Skills - Problem composing
solving (logical & building, painting, acting
Careers - Poet, music constructing,
journalist, writer, math), performing
experiments fixing, designing Careers - Athlete,
teacher, lawyer, Careers - objects PE teacher,
politician, Musician, disc dancer, actor,
translator Careers - jockey, singer,
Scientists, Careers - firefighter
composer Sculptor, artist,
engineers,
accountants, inventor, architect,
02 mathematicians 04 mechanic,
engineer
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06 Interpersonal 08 Naturalist
Skills - Seeing Skills -
from other Recognize
perspectives, one’s
empathy, connection to
Intrapersonal Existential
counseling, co- nature, apply
operating Skills - science theory to Skills –
Recognize life Reflective and
Careers - one’s S/W, deep thinking,
Counselor, reflective, aware Careers – design abstract
salesperson, of inner feelings Scientist, theories
politician, naturalist,
business person, Careers - landscape Careers –
minister Researchers, architect Scientist,
theorists, philosopher,
07 philosophers 09 theologian
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY
The theory of multiple intelligences
According to MI Theory, identifying each student’s
intelligences has strong ramifications in the
classroom.
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Criticism
Some argue that Gardner’s theory is based too much
on his own intuition rather than empirical data.
Others feel that the intelligences are synonymous
for personality types.
References
Gordon, Lynn Melby. "Gardner, Howard (1943–)." Encyclopedia of Human Development. Ed. Neil J.
Salkind. Vol. 2. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Reference, 2006. 552-553. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web.
27 Oct. 2014.
Anderman, Eric; Anderman, Lynley, eds. (2009). Psychology of Classroom Learning: An Encyclopedia.
1. Detroit, USA: Macmillan Reference. pp. 423–425. Retrieved 28 Dec 2014.
"Howard Gardner Project Zero Biography". Pz.harvard.edu. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner) https://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/multiple-
intelligences/
Howard Gardner. (2010). Multiple intelligences. http://www.howardgardner.com/MI/mi.html
Multiple Intelligences Theory (Gardner) https://www.learning-theories.com/gardners-multiple-
intelligences-theory.html
