Multiple Intelligences Unlock the door to – EIGHT WAYS OF BEING SMART!

Howard Gardner’s Eight Intelligences Logical-MathematicalBodily-Kinesthetic LinguisticMusical Intrapersonal Interpersonal Spatial Naturalist

New Definition of Intelligence  Intelligence: the ability to produce a product that is valued in a culture or society.

Logical-Mathematical  Needs order  Makes lists  Explores patterns  Likes to win  Likes puzzles  Works with databases  Works with spreadsheets  Likes problem solving  Likes math

Bodily-Kinesthetic  Needs to move  Learns with body movement  Fidgets and taps  Likes sports  Likes to be active  Hands on learning

Musical  Sensitive to sounds  Enjoys listening to music  Enjoys playing music  Likes to collect CDs  Often taps & hums  Needs to express rhythm

Linguistic  Highly auditory  Likes to read and write  Likes to listen  Good memory for names, dates, trivia  Well-developed vocabulary  Likes word games  Likes word processing programs

Intrapersonal  Is introspective  Is self-reflective  Aware of inner strengths  Self-esteem  Confidence  Strong-willed  Takes a stand  Marches to a different drummer  Private

Spatial  See pictures –not words  Likes art activities  Likes movies  Likes slides and photos  Likes to do jigsaw puzzles  Daydreams  Reads maps, charts, and diagrams

Naturalist  Holistic thinker  See relationships- formal & informal  Recognizes flora and fauna  Categorizes organisms  Connects capabilities  Values the unusual

Interpersonal  Needs to interact with others  Is inspired by other people  Has lots of friends  Wants to provide harmony  Likes cooperative learning  Feels empathy  Becomes emotionally involved  Wants to organize, manipulate & communicate

Teach them the way that they think and….

Children Will Listen

…and LEARN!

“Children Will Listen” by Stephen Sondheim Vocal by:Barbra Streisand From: “Into The Woods”

PowerPoint presentation by Linda Hahn