Multiple Intelligences and Career Exploration Connecting Howard Gardners

Multiple Intelligences and Career Exploration: Connecting Howard Gardner’s MI Theory to Career Possibilities ADE Career Conference February 22, 2012

Multiple Intelligences �Howard Gardner: John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor in Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education; adjunct professor of psychology at Harvard University and adjunct professor of neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine 1983: Frames of Mind

8 ways people are intelligent

How are you smart? Multiple Intelligences in YOU!

Who is smart?

Who is smart?

Who is smart?

Who is smart?

Who is smart?

Who is smart?

Who is smart?

Eight Ways of Being Smart: Verbal/Linguistic-WORD SMART �If you are WORD SMART, you generally have a rich vocabulary and sensitivity to the meaning of words, grammar rules and the function of language in writing and orally. �You enjoy listening and talking to people. �You probably like word games and puzzles. �You sort new information through your listening and repeating skills (memorization).

If you’re WORD SMART, you might make a good… �Author �Lawyer �Editor �Interpreter/translator �Playwright �Poet �Reporter �Teacher �Librarian

Eight Ways of Being Smart: Logical/Mathematical-NUMBER SMART �If you are NUMBER SMART, you have the ability to see relationships between objects, to see patterns, to understand cause and effect, and solve problems. �You are curious about how things work; you like to ask questions and investigate. �You enjoy strategy games, logical puzzles and experiments. You like to use computers. �You probably learn best when you outline or use graphic organizers, classify things into categories.

If your NUMBERS SMART, you might consider a career as a(n)… �Accountant �Investment Broker �Lawyer �Chemist �Pharmacist �Physician �Computer Programmer �Engineer �City Planner

Eight Ways of Being Smart: Visual/Spatial-PICTURE SMART �If you are PICTURE SMART, you are able to visualize three-dimensional objects. You have the ability to retrieve information already learned through images and pictures. �You have the ability to understand geometry and recognize the relationships of objects in space. You may be very good in visual arts, sculpture, architecture, or photography. �Maps and charts are usually easy for you to understand. You enjoy mazes and jigsaw puzzles. �You learn well using pictures, colors, visualizing images, or drawing.

If you’re PICTURE SMART, you might make a good… �Photographer �Graphic Designer �Advertiser �Pilot �Architect �Cartographer �Dentist �Engineer �Mechanic

Eight Ways of Being Smart: Bodily/Kinesthetic-BODY SMART �If you are BODY SMART, you use your body to communicate and solve problems. You are good with objects and activities involving your body, hands and fingers. �You like being physically active, playing sports, dancing, or acting. You like doing crafts and working on mechanical projects. �You prefer to learn through your body or feelings. You learn by touch, manipulation, and moving or feeling whatever you are learning. �You learn information best through games, acting, handson tasks, building.

If you are BODY SMART, you might consider a career as a(n)… �Dancer �Coach �Athlete �Actor/Actress �Equestrian �Massage Therapist �Physical Therapist �Physician �Carpenter

Eight Ways of Being Smart: Musical/Rhythmic-MUSIC SMART �If you are MUSIC SMART, you have the ability to hear and recognize tones, rhythms and musical patterns. You are even sensitive to nonverbal sounds in the environment. You enjoy listening to music and singing to themselves. �You may play a musical instrument or sing in a choir. You like to sing/play or drum to yourself. �You can remember and repeat a melody after listening it to once. You may use music to create melodies and rhythms. �You learn through rhythm and melody. You may need music to study or you may learn new things more easily if

If you are MUSIC SMART, you might make a good… �Band Director �Composer �Recording Technician �Singer �Sound Engineer �Musical Performer �Music Critic

Eight Ways of Being Smart: Interpersonal-PEOPLE SMART �If you are PEOPLE SMART, you understand care about people and their feelings and get along with almost everyone. You have many friends and like to help them solve their problems. �You can see things from another person’s point of view and respect differences among people. �You usually pay attention to other people’s facial expressions, gestures and tone of voice. �You like to teach other kids and participate in school organizations and clubs. You have the ability to influence people and are natural leaders. �You learn best by sharing and comparing things with others.

If you are PEOPLE SMART, you might consider a career as a… �Teacher �Counselor �Travel Agent �Child Care Worker �Coach �Mediator �Physician/Nurse �Manager �Public Relations Specialist

Eight Ways of Being Smart: Intrapersonal-SELF SMART �If you are SELF SMART, you are aware of your strengths and weaknesses, moods, and motivations. You usually have good self-discipline to achieve personal goals. �You are self-motivated. You can monitor your thoughts and feelings and control them effectively. �You may need your own quiet space some or most of the time, and you prefer to study by yourself. �You learn best through observing and listening and working at your own pace.

If you are SELF-SMART, you might be good as a(n)… �Entrepreneur �Consultant �Counselor �Psychiatrist �Researcher �Writer �Trainer

Eight Ways of Being Smart: Naturalist-NATURE SMART �If you are NATURE SMART, you have the ability to recognize plants, animals, and other parts of natural environment such as rocks, trees, flowers, clouds. �You may like doing outdoor activities related to nature such as fishing, hiking, camping. �You have a strong connection to the outside world or to animals. You notice patterns and things from nature easily. You may love collecting flowers or rocks, or you may love caring for animals or plants. �You may enjoy stories, shows, or any subjects that deal with animals or natural happenings (events). You may be interested in biology, astronomy, meteorology, and zoology. �You learn best when you work in nature and learn about plants and natural events.

If you are NATURE SMART, you might consider a career as a(n)… �Botanist �Chef �Environmentalist �Landscape Architect �Marine Biologist �Sailor �Veterinarian �Astronomer �Meteorologist