Multiple Intelligences

Who introduced Multiple Intelligences?

Howard Gardner

(True or False) - Each of the nine intelligences is specifically named and comprised of distinguishing features.

True

How does "multiple intelligence theory" impact the instructional presentation delivered in classrooms?

Individuals possess a range of intelligences, which include not only academic aspects, but other talents and skills. The theory offers a method for divers instruction.

What did Howard Gardner believe about the human "range of intelligence?"

Gardner believed that individuals possess all of the intelligences, yet some of the intelligences are evident at a higher and more noticeable level.
--> He emphasized that educators should teach students to the entire set of intelligences in order to address the needs and capabilities of individuals.

Multiple Intelligence Theory suggests "how many" intelligences?

Nine

Verbal Intelligence

This intelligence strand focuses on the ability to express oneself orally or in writing; the individual may possess the ability to master other languages.
(The most emphasized intelligence in classrooms), verbal intelligence includes instruction through "lecture and textbooks."

Logical Intelligence

The intelligence of logic, reasoning, and problem solving, logical intelligence promotes "sequential" and "orderly instruction" and "structured environments."
-->Instruction conforms to teacher-directed activities.

Visual Intelligence

This intelligence enables individuals to use spatial reasoning (use of charts, maps, illustrations, puzzles, and so on) to grasp ideas and solutions to problems prior to explaining them or applying them.

Musical Intelligence

This intelligence is the ability to use patterns, sounds, and rhythms to make sense of the environment.
-->Music intelligence is not a sole auditory intelligence, (and includes the study and instruction of mathematics).

Intrapersonal Intelligence

This intelligence focuses on the affective reasoning, which includes feelings, values, and attitudes and promotes meaningful learning.

Interpersonal Intelligence

This area supports interactions with other individuals in the learning process, such as "cooperative groups" and "interactive whole-group" instruction, in order to make more sense of the information.

Kinesthetic Intelligence

Interacting with the physical environment defines this area of intelligence, and it encourages activities that utilize "fine and gross motor skills."
Examples: (learning centers, science experiments, drama-based lessons, and hands-on learning experiences)

Naturalistic Intelligences

This intelligence includes skills such as "classification" and "categorization,"
(which are used in the field of biology, anatomy, zoology, and geology).

Existential Intelligence

A broad based intelligence, the existential intelligence encompasses (aesthetics, philosophy, and religion).
-->It also permits students to understand their relationship to the world with skills such as "summarization," and "synthesizing."