Multiple Intelligences “We all have numerous intelligences through which we learn and communicate our knowledge. Some intelligences are stronger in each of us, but all contribute to our learning. These intelligences are not fixed at birth, but can be developed through the lifespan. They cannot be tested by standard IQ tests but can be observed and enjoyed.” Howard Gardner

Types of Intelligences Bodily/Kinesthetic Visual/Spatial Musical/Rhythmic Verbal/Linguistic Logical/Mathematical Naturalist Interpersonal/Other people Intrapersonal/Self Existential

Intelligences: Why are they important? Different intelligences are helpful in different situations and settings In a classroom, being more of a logical and critical thinker would help you succeed On a sports playing field, being more athletic would help When working with a group, being interpersonal and outgoing would be a good thing.

Naturalist Intelligence You know your place in the environment, and you know the environment - city, country, mountain, motorway, animals, people - your mind knows how nature works. Learning can happen when nature and its organizing principles are available to you.

Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence Your mind comes alive to a rhythm and a melody. You may not be a concert pianist, but you engage easily with music. You may learn well to background music. You could use beats and tunes to pick up new skills and ideas.

Mathematical/Logical Intelligence Logic and order are important to you. You can think like a machine. Your mind pulls you towards numbers and patterns. Learning can flow for you when ideas fit neatly together, with reasons.

Existential Intelligence Life is your mystery - you have to solve it. You ask "Why?" and the bigger the question, the better. Learning may need to be deep and wide for you.  (This is acknowledged as 'half an intelligence' it doesn't yet meet all of the 8 criteria for an intelligence)

Interpersonal Intelligence You are an expert in the behavior and emotions of other people. You understand the weather of human moods. Your mind loves to communicate with others. Learning can happen for you when your team is working well.

Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence Your mind controls your body with great skill. Your body does just what you want it to. You manipulate objects easily. You may learn best through moving and touching.

Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence Words, words, words - written, read, spoken, heard. Words are the food of your mind. You use words, you love words, you learn with words. Language is your life.

Intrapersonal Intelligence You are an expert on yourself. You know your strengths and targets. You know what makes you feel and think different things. You can communicate well with yourself. Learning alone may suit your independence.

Visual/Spatial Intelligence Close your eyes and you can imagine whatever you want. You can go anywhere, create anything - in your mind. In your head, you can change what you've seen. Images may help you to learn.

It's important to remember that we all possess all of the intelligences but to different degrees. It's also helpful to move beyond labelling ourselves as, say, "Musical with a bit of Linguistic" or "Kinesthetic and Visual". Labels get us understanding the theory but we must be careful that we don't use them to limit ourselves or 'box in' those with whom we work and learn.

Rank Your Results At the top of a blank page, rank your results of the Multiple Intelligences Survey These should start with the ones your scored highest on, and the ones you scored lowest on will come after. Write what you scored for each one. Write a response to your results. Do the results sound right? Why or why not? What surprised you? What didn’t surprise you? Staple this to your multiple intelligences test and turn them in, then study or read.