Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences

Presented by: Mercedes Baldwin, Dara Creel, Jessica Edmondson,

and Ashley Tuttle

The Seven Intelligences

Linguistic intelligence Logical-mathematical intelligence Musical intelligence Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence Spatial intelligence Interpersonal intelligence Intrapersonal intelligence

Linguistic Intelligence

The ability to use language to achieve specific goals.

Both written and spoken languageHelpful and valued in a school settingTechnological presentations

Narrated PowerPointPhoto Story

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

Associated with mathematical and scientific thinkingApplied in problem solving, logical thinking, and

scientific investigationHighly valued in a school system Software

Millie’s Mathhouse Graphing Calculators Spreadsheets Desktop Presentations that show results

Musical Intelligence

The ability to recognize and create pitches, tones, and rhythms

Performance skillsTechnology

Video and audio recordersSound and music filesMusic generation software Music sharing websites

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Using your body and mind together to solve problems

ManipulativesTechnology

Keyboarding, mouse, joystick, and other devices for movement

Handheld palm pilotsVirtual field trips Robotics programs such as Logo

Spatial Intelligence

Using visual thinking to gain comprehension of a concept

TechnologyDesktop publishing-layout aspectSpreadsheets for charts and graphsMapmaking toolsDigital Cameras

Interpersonal Intelligence

The ability to understand others body language, feelings, and goals

TechnologyE-mail projectsWord Processing/BrainstormingSocial networkingPeer tutoring through video conferencing

Intrapersonal Intelligence

Understanding ones goals, desires, and ambitionsUsing this knowledge to direct ones learningTechnology

Computer based journalingConcept MapsProblem solving software Internet research that is self paced

References

Howard Gardner’s Multiple IntelligencesTeacher Tap Spatial Intelligence