English Department Lily Chang

Outline I.What is “multiple intelligence” ? II.Some applications of MI theory in TESOL III. Criticism of MI theory IV. My own experiences V. Sources and inferences

 MI theory  Proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983  Purpose: 1. better describe the concept of intelligence 2. challenge traditional IQ tests

 Seven intelligences: logical / mathematical: logic, abstract concepts, reasoning and numbers visual / spatial: mental images, sensitivity to shape, size and color body / kinesthetic: control one’s bodily motions and the capacity to handle objects skillfully

musical / rhythmic: sensitivity to rhythms, tones, sounds, and music interpersonal: interaction with others Intrapersonal: understand oneself and practice self-discipline verbal / linguistic: ability to use or learn language effectively and creatively naturalist (1999): knowledge about the natural world

 logical / mathematical: puzzles and games, logical, sequential presentations, classifications and categorizations  visual / spatial: charts and grids, videos, drawing  body / kinesthetic: hands-on activities, field trips, pantomime

 musical / rhythmic: singing, playing music, jazz chants  interpersonal: pairwork, project work, group problem-solving  Intrapersonal: self-evalution, journal keeping,  verbal / linguistic: note-taking, story telling, debates

 lack of definition of the word “intelligence”  lack of empirical evidence

 have little interest in learning  be the class leader  “I Not Stupid”

1.Diane Larsen-Freeman’s “Teaching and Principles in Language Teaching” 2. tiple_intelligenceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mul tiple_intelligences 3. s003.htm#book2http:// s003.htm#book2