Multiple

Intelligences

Howard Gardner Theory

Howard Gardner of Harvard has identified seven
distinct intelligences. This theory has emerged
from recent cognitive research and "documents
the extent to which students possess different
kinds of minds and therefore learn, remember,
perform, and understand in different ways

Logical
mathematic
Reasoning, calculating.
al
Think conceptually,
abstractly and are able to
see and explore patterns
and relationships. They like
to experiment, solve
puzzles, ask cosmic
questions. They can be
taught through logic games,
investigations, mysteries.
They need to learn and form
concepts before they can
deal with details

Bodily
Kinesthetic
Use the body effectively,
like a dancer or a surgeon.
Keen sense of body
awareness. They like
movement, making things,
touching. They
communicate well through
body language and be
taught through physical
activity, hands-on
learning, acting out, role
playing. Tools include
equipment and real

Intraperson
understanding one's own
al
interests, goals. These
learners tend to shy away
from others. They're in tune
with their inner feelings;
they have wisdom, intuition
and motivation, as well as a
strong will, confidence and
opinions. They can be taught
through independent study
and introspection. Tools
include books, creative
materials, diaries, privacy
and time. They are the most
independent of the learners.

Linguistic
using words effectively.
These learners have highly
developed auditory skills
and often think in words.
They like reading, playing
word games, making up
poetry or stories. They can
be taught by encouraging
them to say and see words,
read books together. Tools
include computers, games,
multimedia, books, tape
recorders, and lecture.

Musical
Show sensitivity to rhythm
and sound. They love
music, but they are also
sensitive to sounds in
their environments. They
may study better with
music in the background.
They can be taught by
turning lessons into lyrics,
speaking rhythmically,
tapping out time. Tools
include musical
instruments, music, radio,
stereo, CD-ROM,
multimedia.

Naturalistic
Learners, much like
kinesthetic learners,
flourish from being
able to touch, feel,
hold, and try
practical hands-on
experiences, but
generally outdoors
within the
environment, nature
and animals

Visual
Think in terms of physical
space, Spatial
as do architects

Interpersona
Understanding,
l others.
interacting with

and sailors. Very aware of

their environments. They
like to draw, do jigsaw
puzzles, read maps,
daydream. They can be
taught through drawings,
verbal and physical
imagery. Tools include
models, graphics, charts,
photographs, drawings, 3D modeling, video,
videoconferencing,
television, multimedia,

These students learn

through interaction. They
have many friends,
empathy for others, street
smarts. They can be
taught through group
activities, seminars,
dialogues. Tools include
the telephone, audio
conferencing, time and
attention from the
instructor, video
conferencing, writing,

How can the Multiple

Intelligences be
implemented in the
classroom?

What kinds of learning

activities take place at
each center?
All students learn each days lesson in
seven ways. They build models, dance,
make collaborative decisions, create
songs,
solve
deductive
reasoning
problems, read, write, and illustrate all
in one school day.

Personal Work
Center

(Intrapersonal
Intelligence),
students explore
the present area
of study through
research,
reflection, or
individual
projects.

Working
Together
Center
(Interpersonal
Intelligence), they
develop cooperative
learning skills as they
solve problems,
answer questions,
create learning
games, brainstorm
ideas and discuss that
days topic
collaboratively.

Math &
ScienceCenter

Music Center
(Musical
Intelligence),
students compose
and sing songs
about the subject
matter, make their
own instruments,
and learn in
rhythmical ways.

(Logical/ Mathematical
Intelligence), they work
with math games,
manipulatives,
mathematical
concepts, science
experiments, deductive
reasoning, and problem
solving.

Center
s
Building
Center
(Kinesthetic
Intelligence), they
build models,
dramatize events, and
dance, all in ways that
relate to the content
of that days subject
matter.

Reading
Center
(Verbal/Linguistic
Intelligence),
students read, write,
and learn in many
traditional modes.
They analyze and
organize information
in written form.

Art Center
(Spatial
Intelligence),
they explore a
subject area
using diverse art
media, puzzles,
charts, and
pictures.

WAYS TO
APPLY

Multiple Intelligence
Type

Incorporated as a
subject matter

Way of demonstrating
Understanding

Books, stories, poetry, speeches,

author visits

Writing stories, scripts, poems,

storytelling

Mathematical Logical

Exercises, drills, problem solving

Counting, calculating, theorizing,

demonstrating, programming
computers

Musical

Tapes, CD's, concert going

Performing, singing, playing,

composing

Visual-Spatial

Posters, art work, slides, charts,

graphs, video tapes, laser disks,
CD-ROMs and DVDs, museum
visits

Drawing, painting, illustrating,

graphic design, collage making,
poster making, photography

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Movies, animations, exercises,

physicalizing concepts, rhythm
exercises

Dance recital, athletic

performance or competition

Interpersonal

Teams, group work, specialist

roles

Plays, debates, panels, group

work

Intrapersonal

Reflection time, meditation

exercises

Journals, memoirs, diaries,

changing behaviors, habits,
personal growth

Verbal - Linguistic