Multiple Intelligences

How do you learn???

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Who is intelligent?

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8 Intelligences – by Dr. Howard Gardner

1. Linguistic

2. Logical/ Mathematical

3. Spatial

4. Bodily/ Kinesthetic

5. Musical

6. Interpersonal

7. Intrapersonal

8. Naturalistic

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Can you define intelligence?

Margaret Atwood

Linguistic Intelligence• capacity to use language•Able to express what is on your mind (it’s easy to communicate)•Adept with words• “Word Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

Albert Einstein

Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence

• Adept with numbers & reasoning•Manipulate numbers, quantities and numbers• “Number Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

Vincent Van Gogh

Spatial Intelligence• Adept with pictures & images•Able to represent the spatial world internally in your mind• “Picture Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

Mats Sundin

                                 

Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intelligence

• capacity to use parts of the body to solve a problem, make something or put on some kind of production • “Body Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

Taylor Swift

Musical Intelligence• capacity to think in rhythms•Good at music, able to hearpatterns, recognize them, manipulate them• “Music Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?Pierre E. Trudeau

Interpersonal Intelligence• understanding other People•ability to work with & motivate others toward a common goal• “People Smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

Helen Keller

Intrapersonal Intelligence• Skills of self-knowledge•Knowing who you are, what you can do, what you want• “Self smart”

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Can you define intelligence?

David Suzuki

Naturalistic Intelligence• Skills of making connection to elements in nature• “Nature Smart”

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Linguistic

If you have strong linguistic intelligence you might learn better by

• Reading• Memorizing• Playing word games (Scrabble, Anagrams, Password)• Making up rhymes, puns• Using the internet

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Logical/Mathematical LearnerIf you have strong logical-

mathematical intelligence you might learn better by• Recording information systematically• Setting up experiments (“What if…?”)

• Playing strategy games (Chess, Checkers)

• Analyzing data • Asking logical questions• Using the internet

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Spatial Learner

If you have strong spatial intelligence you might learn better by

• Studying pictures• Watching videos• Using visual, tangible aids• Doing mazes, puzzles • Making predictions• Using the internet

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Bodily/Kinesthetic LearnerIf you have strong bodily-kinesthetic

intelligence you might learn better by• Doing role plays• Constructing physical examples• Exercising while reviewing• Visiting museums, institutions, parks • Asking logical questions• Using the internet

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Musical Learner

If you have strong musical intelligence you might learn better by• Listening to recordings• Talking to yourself• Making up songs • Mentally repeating information • Reading aloud• Changing tempo

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Interpersonal Learner

If you have strong interpersonal intelligence you might learn better by• Studying in groups• Comparing information with others• Interviewing experts• Relating personal experiences • Being a team player• Doing cooperative projects

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Intrapersonal Learner

If you have strong intrapersonal intelligence you might learn better by• Avoiding distractions• Establishing personal goals • Playing solitary games • Setting own pace • Working alone• Relating personal experiences

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Naturalistic Learner

If you have strong naturalistic intelligence you might learn better by• Studying outside• Learning in the presence of plants & pets• Relating environmental issues to topics• Smelling, seeing touching, tasting,• Observing natural phenomenon

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