Multiple Intelligences
Unlock the door to –
EIGHT WAYS OF BEING SMART!
Howard Gardner’sHoward Gardner’s Eight IntelligencesEight Intelligences
Logical-Mathematical Bodily-Kinesthetic
Linguistic Musical
Intrapersonal Interpersonal
Spatial Naturalist
New Definition of Intelligence
Intelligence: the ability to produce a product that is valued in a culture or society.
Logical-Mathematical
Needs order Makes lists Explores patterns Likes to win Likes puzzles Works with databases Works with spreadsheets Likes problem solving Likes math
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Needs to move Learns with body
movement Fidgets and taps Likes sports Likes to be active Hands on learning
Musical
Sensitive to sounds Enjoys listening to music Enjoys playing music Likes to collect CDs Often taps & hums Needs to express rhythm
Linguistic Highly auditory Likes to read and write Likes to listen Good memory for
names, dates, trivia Well-developed
vocabulary Likes word games Likes word processing
programs
Intrapersonal Is introspective Is self-reflective Aware of inner strengths Self-esteem Confidence Strong-willed Takes a stand Marches to a different
drummer Private
Spatial
See pictures –not words Likes art activities Likes movies Likes slides and photos Likes to do jigsaw puzzles Daydreams Reads maps, charts, and
diagrams
Naturalist
Holistic thinker See relationships-
formal & informal Recognizes flora and
fauna Categorizes organisms Connects capabilities Values the unusual
Interpersonal Needs to interact with others Is inspired by other people Has lots of friends Wants to provide harmony Likes cooperative learning Feels empathy Becomes emotionally
involved Wants to organize,
manipulate & communicate
Teach them the way that they think and….
Children Will Listen
…and LEARN!
“Children Will Listen”by Stephen Sondheim
Vocal by: Barbra Streisand
From: “Into The Woods”
PowerPoint presentation by Linda Hahn