Multiple Intelligences Aarin, Anna, Beth, Kristina, Lauren and Olivia
Intro Multiple Intelligence Theory Development MI assessment The 9 intelligences How MI is used in the classroom & with counselors Summary Quiz! Questions?
What is the theory of Multiple Intelligences? Basically this theory suggests that there are many ways in which people are smart. It suggests that we stop asking if people are smart, and ask how they are smart.
Dr. Howard Gardner Professor of Education at Harvard University Developed this theory in 1983 Asserted that there are 8 primary intelligences People will identify strongly with one or two or perhaps even three, but no one will master them all Photo Credit http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm
8.5 Intelligences Linguistic Logical-mathematical Musical Bodily-Kinesthetic Spatial Interpersonal Intrapersonal Naturalistic ".5" Existential Photo Credit: http://questgarden. com/102/80/0/100505170056/index.htm
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Linguistic Definition: Sensitivity to spoken and written language Effectively use language to express oneself Use of language as a means to remember information Key Identifiers: Good vocabulary Easily able to pick up new langauges Enjoys playing with words Photo Credit http://www.biography.com/people/williamshakespeare-9480323
Logical Definition: Easily able to carry out mathematical operations Investigates issues scientifically Ability to detect patterns Key Identifiers: Plays with numbers Wants to know how things work Likes conducting scientific experiments Photo Credit http://www.biography.com/people/alberteinstein-9285408
Spatial Definition: Involves the potential to recognize and use the patterns of wide spaces and more confined areas. Key Identifiers: Good at drawing Notices colors and shapes Likes to build things Enjoys subjects like geometry Photo Credit: http://www.leonardo.net/
Musical Definition: The capacity to think musically, particularly the ability to hear, recognize, remember, and perhaps even manipulate patterns of sounds. Key Identifiers: Playing instruments, singing, rhythmic memory, tapping and rapping, and listening to music. Photo Credit: http://www.guardian.co. uk/music/2010/sep/21/stevie-w onder-lobbies-un-audiobooks
Bodily Kinesthetic Definition: Using your whole body, or parts of your body to solve a problem. Key Identifiers: Hands on, hand-eye-coordination activities, athletics, and performing arts: dancing or acting. Photo Credit: http://bestsportchannel. blogspot.com/2012/04/michaeljordan-nbas-action.html
Interpersonal Definition: The ability to work cooperatively in a small group, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and nonverbally with other people. Key Identifiers: leaders and mentors, social, understand the perspectives of others. Photo Credit: http://www.whitehouse. gov/about/presidents/georgew ashington
Intrapersonal Definition: Having an understanding of one s self Perceptive of how you react to situations Understanding of one s limitations/abilities Key Identifiers: Social Empathetic Learn through interaction with others Enjoy group projects, reflective dialogue Photo Credit: http://www. eliteoftheworld. com/elite_detail/115/opra h-winfrey/photos_albums
Definition: Naturalistic The ability to discriminate among living things (plants, animals) and sensitivity to other features of the natural world (clouds, rock configurations). Key Identifiers: Enjoy the outdoors Hands-on Interested in natural systems Photo Credit: http://celebrating200years.noaa. gov/magazine/lewis_clark/lewis_clark.html
Definition: Existential The ability to ponder questions about life, death, and ultimate realities Key Identifiers: Old Souls 6 th sense or psychic abilities Ask philosophical questions Thoughtful Photo Credit: http://www.emersonkent. com/history_notes/socrates.htm
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M.I. In the classroom Allows needs to be met Student self management Deepens teacher s understanding of classroom Elementary vs. Middle vs. High School
M.I. for counselors Coordinate with teachers Assist in finding strengths Scheduling Post-high school guidance
Review! Here's what we have learned: The Theory of Multiple Intelligence Who Dr. Howard Gardner is All about the 8 main intelligences A new song! How to use Multiple Intelligence theory in the classroom and as counselors
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