Gardners Multiple Intelligences By Ronda Stapleton Jennifer Neumann

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences By: Ronda Stapleton Jennifer Neumann Kylie Campbell

Introduction n Developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner n Traditional IQ tests are too limited n Proposed eight broader intelligences n Sometimes includes Naturalist Intelligence n Schools focus on linguistic and logical mathematical intelligences

Linguistic Intelligence n “Word Smart” n Ability to learn languages n Use language to accomplish goals n Use language to express oneself n Use language to remember information n Often writers, poets, lawyers, and speakers

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence n “Number/Reasoning Smart” n Analyzes problems logically n Easily carries out mathematical operations n Associated with scientific and mathematical thinking n Often scientists and mathematicians

Musical Intelligence n “Music Smart” n Skills in performances, composition, and appreciation of music n Easy recognition of pitches, tones, and rhythms n Often musicians, composers, and dancers

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence n “Body Smart” n Potential to use body for self-expression n Uses body or parts to solve problems n Often mimes, dancers, athletes, and actors

Spatial Intelligence n “Picture Smart” n Ability to think in pictures n Perceives visual world accurately n Easily recreates images n Often artists, architects, designers, and sculptors

Interpersonal Intelligence n “People Smart” n Concerned with understanding others n Often work effectively with others n Easily understand moods, desires, and motivations of others n Often political or religious leaders, teachers, sales people, and therapists

Intrapersonal Intelligence n “Self Smart” n Easily understands oneself n Appreciates one’s feelings, fears, and motivations n Often novelists and counselors