Multiple Intelligences Knowing the Learner A P Psychology

Multiple Intelligences & Knowing the Learner A. P. Psychology

Multiple Intelligences l l Theory developed in 1983 by Howard Gardner Proposes that I. Q. testing is limited and needs to be expanded to include new types of intelligence

Multiple Intelligences l Howard Gardner proposed 8 kinds of intelligence that goes beyond that measured in an I. Q test l This theory suggests that there is a broader range of human potential

Gardner’s 8 Intelligences Linguistic Intelligence l Logical – Mathematical Intelligence l Spatial Intelligence l Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence l Musical Intelligence l Interpersonal Intelligence l Intrapersonal Intelligence l Naturalist Intelligence l

Linguistic Intelligence l “Word Smart” l Strengths: l l Learn By: l l Reading, writing, symbolic writing and language skills Verbalization, seeing and hearing words Activities: l Telling stories, crossword puzzles and word games

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence l l “Number/reasoning smart” Strengths: l l Learn By: l l Logic, numbers, and abstract concepts Categorizing and recognizing patterns Activities: l Problem solving, strategy games, experiments, logic puzzles

Spatial Intelligence l l “Picture Smart” Strengths: l l Learn By: l l Perception of images, visual recall, and attention to small detail Comprehension, constructing maps, discerning objects Activities: l Mazes, jigsaw puzzles, and contruction

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence l “Body Smart” l Strengths: l l Learn By: l l Physical movement, body language interpretation, acting, and moving Doing Activities: l Roleplay, constructing from scratch, physical games, gallery walks, field trips

Musical Intelligence l “Music Smart” l Strengths: l l Learn By: l l Creating and interpreting music, distinguishing sounds Music while studying, auditory learning, creating images and pictures Activities: l tapping out tunes/words, reading aloud, creating songs. Listening to recordings

Interpersonal Intelligence l “People Smart” l Strengths: l l Learn By: l l Communicating with others, facilitating relationships, group processes Discussing, cooperative learning, Think-Pair-Share Activities: l Group study, interviewing experts, doing cooperative projects

Intrapersonal Intelligence l “Self Smart” l Strengths: l l Learn By: l l Sense of self, leadership skills, decision-making Working independently and avoiding distractions Activities: l Silent reading, playing solitary games, establishing personal goals

Naturalist Intelligence l “Nature Smart” l Strengths: l l Learn By: l l Recognizing plants & animals Association with one’s environment Activities: l Nature walks, studying outside, using the senses, and observing natural phenomenon

What are your strengths? Take a Multiple Intelligence Indicator!

7 Kinds of Smart l Read the article “ 7 Kinds of Smart” l Discuss your reaction with a partner l How can we use this article to better understand the current state of our education system?

Activity Divide into groups l Choose a topic that you learned about this year that interests you l Develop at least 3 different ways that your teacher could have presented that topic using Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences l l *remember, try to incorporate as many Multiple Intelligences as possible

Presentation of Activities What topic did you choose? What activities did you develop? What intelligences did you use? How does this activity meet the students’ needs?