Created by Howard Gardner Frames of Mind (1983) Not a learning theory Experience based education People respond differently to different content Strengths in individual learners

Understanding the order and meaning of words (semantic and syntax)Understanding the order and meaning of words (semantic and syntax) Explaining, teaching, learning, metalanguistics Explaining, teaching, learning, metalanguistics Linguistically-based humorLinguistically-based humor Convincing others of a course of action (persuasive writing and speaking)Convincing others of a course of action (persuasive writing and speaking) Memory and recallMemory and recall End States: Storytellers, Orators, Politicians, Poets Playwrights, Editors and JournalistsEnd States: Storytellers, Orators, Politicians, Poets Playwrights, Editors and Journalists Applications: Journaling, Creative Writing, Persuasive EssayApplications: Journaling, Creative Writing, Persuasive Essay

Active imagination forming mental images (visualizing) finding your way in space Graphic Representation (painting, drawing, sculpting, etc.) Recognizing relationships of objects in space Mental manipulation of objects End States: Hunter, Scout, Guide, Interior Decorator, Architect, Artist, or Inventor Applications: Math Manipulatives, Drawing a Model to Scale,

Appreciation for the structure of music and rhythm Sensitivity to sounds and vibration patterns Recognition and reproduction of sound, rhythm, music, tones, and vibration End States :Music Critic, Composer, Performer Applications: Learning a Skill by Singing a song, Learning Morse Code and Using it

Awareness and expression of different feelings Sense of self: self awareness and self reflection Transpersonal Higher order thinking and reasoning End States: Counselors, Psychiatrists, Ministers Applications: Guided imagery, Journals, Writing a Personal Letter

Effective verbal and non-verbal communication Working cooperatively in a group Deep listening to and understanding the perspective of another End States: Counselor, Teacher, Salesperson, Politician Applications: Cooperative Learning, Teamwork, Group Projects.

Control of Body Movements Mind-body connection “Pre-programmed” body movements End States: Athletes, Actors, Dancers Applications: Role playing, Acting, Roaming Stations

Abstract pattern recognition Inductive and Deductive reasoning Discerning relationships and connections End States: Scientists, Mathematicians, Accountants, Statisticians Applications: Problem Solving, Building Models, Graphing Results

The ability to discriminate between living things Valued in consumer ideology and sciences Characterized by sensitivity to other features of the natural world PROBLEMS: Underdeveloped No clear applications to the classroom

TEACH YOUR STUDENTS USING THE MI PIZZA PROVIDE YOU STUDENTS WITH A MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES ASSESSMENT ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENTS TO TAKE SOME OWNERSHIP BY SUGGESTING APPLICATIONS TO YOUR DIFFERENT LESSONS DEVELOP YOUR LESSONS IN A MANNER THAT INCORPORATES ALL 8 OF THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES