GARDNER’S THEORY OF MULTIPLE

INTELLIGENCESSteven PrenticeAlex Haywood

Gardner’s Theory

Gardner’s theory is based around differentiated intelligence, rather than a single general ability

The idea is that teaching styles can be catered to students with specific learning styles

8 Different Intelligences

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

Spatial

The ability to see things with a mind’s eye

Good with puzzles and other visual stimuli

Career examples: Architect, Interior designer, artist

Linguistic

Learns well through words, spoken or written.

Learns by taking notes, listening to lectures, or reading

Good at speaking, reading, and writing

Careers: Writer, journalist, Editor

Logical-mathematical

Strong with abstract reasoning and numbers

Not necessarily good at math, but have strong reasoning skills

Careers: Engineer, Scientist, Accountant

Bodily-kinesthetic

Adept with bodily motions Like to work with hands

Learn best by using their body and moving around

Careers: Construction worker, Athlete

Musical

Ability to understand rhythms, sounds, tones, music

Learn best through lecture because of the auditory component

Careers: Musician, Music teacher, conductors

Interpersonal

Strong people skills

Learns well with others and groups

Tends to be extraverted

Careers: Social worker, Teachers, Salesperson

Intrapersonal

Has a deep understanding of oneself—their own strengths and weaknesses

Can predict their own emotions/reactions

Careers: Authors, Counselors, Psychologists

Naturalistic

In tune with one’s natural surroundings

Understanding of nature

Careers: Farmers, Gardeners

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_multiple_intelligences

http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/mitheory.shtml

http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f01/web2/wise.html

http://www2.gsu.edu/~mstnrhx/457/mi.htm