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Multiple Intelligence

The document outlines Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, which identifies eight distinct types of intelligence: Verbal-Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Visual-Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical-Rhythmic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Naturalist. Each type represents different ways individuals learn and express their intelligence, emphasizing that no single type is superior to another. The document highlights the characteristics and preferences associated with each intelligence type.

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Multiple Intelligence

The document outlines Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, which identifies eight distinct types of intelligence: Verbal-Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Visual-Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical-Rhythmic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Naturalist. Each type represents different ways individuals learn and express their intelligence, emphasizing that no single type is superior to another. The document highlights the characteristics and preferences associated with each intelligence type.

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Multiple Intelligences

What is intelligence?
We are all smart.

We are smart in different ways.

One way is not better than another.


Eight Ways of Knowing!
Multiple Intelligences Applied
Verbal-Linguistic
Intelligence
("word smart" or "book smart")

Enjoys reading, writing, and


discussing.
Remembers what has been
said.
Remembers what has been
read.
Speaks and writes
effectively.
Love learning new words
Can learn other languages.
Logical-
Mathematical
Intelligence
("number smart" or "logic smart")

Uses numbers, math, and logic to find


and understand various patterns
Like to conduct experiments, to solve puzzles and
other problems
Enjoy working with numbers and math formulas
Love the challenge of a complex problem to solve
Expresses interest in careers such as accounting,
computer technology, and law
Visual-Spatial Intelligence
("art smart" or "picture smart")

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.
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Intelligence
("body smart" or "movement smart")

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.
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Intelligence
("body smart" or "movement smart")

Enjoys concrete learning experiences such as field


trips, model building, or participating in role play,
games, assembling objects, or physical exercise.
Demonstrates skill in acting, athletics, dancing,
sewing, carving, or keyboarding.
Like physical games.
Like to demonstrate how to do something.
Find it difficult to sit still for long periods of time.
Musical-Rhythmic
Intelligence
("music smart" or "sound smart")

Very sensitive to sounds in the


environment
Study and work better with music in
the background
Skilled at mimicking sounds,
language accents, and speech
patterns
Interpersonal
Intelligence
("people smart" or "group smart")

Learns best through group activities


Has lots of friends
Sensitive to people’s feelings and ideas
Expresses an interest in careers such as
teaching, social work, counseling,
management, or politics.
Intrapersonal Intelligence
("self smart")

Likes to work alone.


In tune with inner feelings.
Enjoys journaling.
Likes to be alone to relax after
spending time with a lot of
people.
Naturalist Intelligence
("nature smart" or "environment smart")

Recognizes and can name many different


types of trees, flowers, and plants.
Is conscious of tracks, nests, and wildlife on
a walk and can “read” weather signs.
Has an understanding of, and interest in
global environmental issues.

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