Multiple Intelligences theory describes eight different types of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. Traditionally, schools have focused on linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences, but MI theory proposes that all eight types of intelligence are equally important. Teachers who understand MI can present lessons in a variety of ways to engage students with different strengths, such as drawing pictures, showing videos, hands-on activities, and group work. The goal is to recognize each student's unique intelligence profile and help them learn in a way that works best.

1. How it can be useful for EasyHow it can be useful for Easy
TeachersTeachers
Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligences

2. Intelligence is…Intelligence is…
the ability to acquire and apply
knowledge and skills
The Oxford Dictionary
Intelligence means…Intelligence means…
capacity for learning, reasoning,
understanding, and similar forms of
mental activity; aptitude in grasping
truths, relationships, facts, meanings,
etc.

3. WHAT IS MI ??WHAT IS MI ??
• Multiple Intelligences (MI) developed
by American development
psychologist, Howard Gardner, in 1983,
MI describes eight different ways to be
smart.

4. • Most people are strong in at least one of
the intelligence areas.
• Historically the traditional “intelligences”
(linguistic & logical mathematical) were
privileged but Gardner proposes that all 8
of his intelligences are of equal utility.
• Teachers have embraced this theory
because it is easy to apply to teaching
and learning.
• This theory also provides for alternative
forms of assessment. Instead of answering
the question “How smart are you?”
assessment becomes “How are you
smart?”
• All intelligences can be taught & nurtured.

5. Here are the eightHere are the eight
IntelligencesIntelligences::
1. Linguistic
2. Logical/ Mathematical
3. Spatial
4. Bodily/ Kinesthetic
5. Musical
6. Interpersonal
7. Intrapersonal
8. Naturalistic

6. Linguistic intelligenceLinguistic intelligence
– capacity to use language;
– able to express what is on your
mind;
– adept with words;
– “Word smart”.

7. • People with strong Linguistic Intelligence
have an aptitude for learning and using
languages. They are often attracted
towards writing poems and enjoy reading
anything including stories, dictionaries,
signboards, and even instruction manuals!
• They may easily spell words that others are
not even able to pronounce.
• Such people make good
writers,
novelists,
librarian,
lyricist, etc.

8. Logical-mathematicalLogical-mathematical
intelligenceintelligence
– adept with numbers &
reasoning;
– manipulate numbers, quantities
and numbers;
– “Number smart”.

9. • People with strong Logical Intelligence
have an aptitude for mathematical
calculations, logical thinking, and pattern
recognition.
• They possess an innate reasoning ability;
can think in logical and numerical patterns
and make connections between different
pieces of information.
• Such people make good
mathematicians;
scientists;
chess players;
software programmers, etc.

10. Spatial/Visual IntelligenceSpatial/Visual Intelligence
– adept with pictures & images;
– able to represent the spatial
world internally in your mind;
– “Picture smart”.

11. • People with strong Graphic Visual
Intelligence have an aptitude for design,
drawing, coloring, painting, creating
models, etc.
• They find it easy to think in pictures and
images. They easily see images in their
mind and can represent them in visually
artistic ways.
• Such people make good
graphic designers;
painters;
animators;
image consultants;
landscape architects etc.

12. Bodily-Kinesthetic IntelligenceBodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
– capacity to use parts of the
body to solve a problem, make
something or put on some kind
of production;
– “Body Smart”.

13. • The ability to demonstrate strong
coordination between the eye and hand
and display finesse in hand movements.
• People with strong Fine Bodily Intelligence
love working with their hands and have a
natural gift for activities that involve manual
skills.
• Such people make good
civil engineers;
car designer;
painters, etc.

14. Musical IntelligenceMusical Intelligence
– capacity to think in music;
– able to hear patterns, recognize
them, manipulate them;
– “Music Smart”.

15. • People with a strong Musical Intelligence
have an aptitude for learning and playing
musical instruments, singing, identifying
melodies and rhythms.
• It may be easy for them to remember a
long list of songs and they can easily hear
music in their heads, even when it is not
playing around them.
• Such people make good
singers;
musicians;
jingle writers,
sound designers, etc.

16. Interpersonal IntelligenceInterpersonal Intelligence
– understanding other people;
– ability to work with & motivate
others toward a common goal;
– “People Smart”.

17. • People with strong Interpersonal Intelligence
have an aptitude for effectively interacting
and dealing with others.
• They are often called on when friends or
family want to share their problems with
someone and need a good listener and
adviser.
• Such people make good
public speakers;
politicians;
radio jockeys;
journalists, etc.

18. Intrapersonal IntelligenceIntrapersonal Intelligence
– skills of self-knowledge;
– knowing who you are, what
– you can do, what you want;
– “Self smart”.

19. • People with strong Intrapersonal
Intelligence have an aptitude for being in
tune with their emotions, feelings, and
inner self.
• They have a clear understanding of what
makes them tick, and have good control
over their emotions.
• Such people make good
spiritual healers;
writers who
write spiritual or
inspiring books etc.

20. Naturalist IntelligenceNaturalist Intelligence
•skills of making connection to
elements in nature;
•“Nature Smart”.

21. • People with strong Naturalistic Intelligence
have an aptitude for connecting with
nature - plants, animals, the environment,
etc.
• They enjoy spending time in the lap of
Mother Nature and appreciate the
wonderful gifts nature has given us.
• Such people make good
environmental activists;
vets;
agricultural professional etc.

22. So…What?So…What?
It is important that all teachers
understand the different
intelligences among students and
apply the lessons developed in the
classroom to each student.

23. Traditional teacherTraditional teacherss
• LECTURE while
standing at the front
of the classroom
• WRITE on the
blackboard
• ASK to students
questions about the
assigned reading or
handouts
• WAIT while students
finish their written
work

24. M.I.M.I. EASYEASY TEACHERTEACHERSS
• Lecture and write on
the whiteboard at the
front of the room
• BUT ALSO shift methods
of presentation from
linguistic to spatial to
musical and so on,
often combining
intelligences in
creative ways such as;
• Drawing pictures on
the whiteboard
• Showing a videotape to
illustrate an idea
• Playing music at some
time during the day
• Providing hands-on
experiences
• Having students
interacting with each
other in different ways
• And…

25. Go crazy sometimes =)Go crazy sometimes =)

26. It will help youIt will help you……

27. ……to practise!to practise!
• Can you present the ABC to the
students with eight different types of
intelligence?!

28. to check…to check…
…how you are
smart – go to
www.bgfl.org

29. RReferenceeferencess
• Buzan, Tony.Buzan, Tony. Use Both Sides of Your BrainUse Both Sides of Your Brain. New York: Dutton, 1991.. New York: Dutton, 1991.
• Campbell, L. and B. Campbell.Campbell, L. and B. Campbell. Multiple Intelligences and StudentMultiple Intelligences and Student
Achievement: Success Stories from Six SchoolsAchievement: Success Stories from Six Schools. Alexandria, VA:. Alexandria, VA:
ASCD, 2000.ASCD, 2000.
• Gardner, Howard.Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of MultipleFrames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple
IntelligencesIntelligences. New York: Basic Books, 1983.. New York: Basic Books, 1983.
• Gardner, Howard.Gardner, Howard. Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in PracticeMultiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice..
New York: Basic Books, 1993.New York: Basic Books, 1993.
• Gardner, Howard.Gardner, Howard. Intelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences forIntelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for
the 21st Centurythe 21st Century. New York: Basic, 1999.. New York: Basic, 1999.
• Hoerr, T.Hoerr, T. Becoming a Multiple Intelligences SchoolBecoming a Multiple Intelligences School. Alexandria, VA:. Alexandria, VA:
ASCD, 2000.ASCD, 2000.
• Multiple intelligences. Article. British Counsil. http://
www.teachingenglish.org.uk/articles/multiple-intelligences
• Pics of our kids - Sophie

30. To sum upTo sum up or instead of thank you…or instead of thank you…
The most important thing is NOT,
How SMART you are,
It is HOW YOU ARE SMART!!!
Jennie specially for ES
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