1. Howard Gardner’s: Multiple Intelligences

2. What is the theory of multiple intelligences?
Howard Gardner’s theory proposes:
people are not born with all of the intelligence they will ever have.
intelligence can be learned throughout life.
everyone is intelligent in at least 8 different ways.
Intelligence is the ability to solve problems or fashion products that are valuable in one or more cultural settings.

3. Logical/ Mathematical *Musical/ Rhythmic *Bodily/ Kinesthetic
The 8 intelligences included in Gardner’s theory are:
*Verbal/ Linguistic
Logical/ Mathematical
*Musical/ Rhythmic
*Bodily/ Kinesthetic
Visual/ Spatial
*Naturalist
*Intrapersonal
*Interpersonal

4. Linguistic Intelligence
                                                                             
                                                  

5. ~*Linguistic Intelligence*~
Gardner's Definition:
Linguistic Intelligence (Word Smart) is the capacity to use language, your native language, and perhaps other languages, to express what's on your mind and to understand other people.
Criteria Used for Linguistic Intelligence
Can understand words and manipulate the structure of language
Has highly developed communication skills including writing, speaking, and story-telling
Knows and correctly uses rules of grammar
Enjoys reading, writing, and speaking
Has a large vocabulary

6. Careers These people would do well in these careers. Author Typist
Journalist
Poet
Playwright
Radio Announcer
Speech Pathologist (one who interprets)
Typist
Novelist
Comedian
Politician
Orator
Actor
Curator

7. Activities These People Would Enjoy
Book reporting
Telling jokes
Writing words
Reading
Journal writing
Speaking
Letter writing
Storytelling
Discussing
Creative writing
Debating
Persuading

8. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

9. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Logical-mathematical intelligence is the capacity to use numbers effectively and reason well.
Someone who has this kind of intelligence is able to:
see cause and effect easily;
identify a problem and solve it;
think by reasoning;
enjoy experimenting, questioning, figuring out logical puzzles, and calculating.

10. What kinds of processes are used in the logical-mathematical intelligence sequence?
Categorization
Classification
Inference
Generalization
Calculation
Hypothesis testing

11. Careers Accountant Actuary Auditor Banker Bookkeeper Businessperson
Computer Analyst
Computer Programmer
Doctor
Economist
Legal Assistant
Mathematician
Purchasing Agent
Science Researcher
Science Teacher
Statistician
Technician
Underwriter

12. Spatial Intelligence

13. Spatial Intelligence
Spatial intelligence is the brain’s ability to perceive and interpret visual stimuli. In other words, it’s how our minds process what we see. Although not very recognized, spatial intelligence is very important in the arts and in everyday life.

14. Why is spatial intelligence important?
Spatial intelligence allows us to visually perceive and interpret the world around us.
In the arts, the ability to transfer a vision to a painting, sculpture, or film is a key quality.
Spatial intelligence is used by average people to remember small, but important facts; like how to travel from place to place.

15. Possible Careers Advertising Agent Architect Cartographer(Map Maker)
Drafter
Engineer
Fine Artist
Graphic Designer
Fashion Designer
Interior Designer
Inventor
Painter
Photographer
Pilot
Sculptor
Surveyor
Urban Planner

16. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

17. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
It is expertise in using one’s whole body to express ideas and feelings.
Examples: acting, dancing, sports, and using body language
It is the ability to use one’s hands to produce or transform things.
Examples: sculpting clay and hands-on learning

18. Other Activities that Would be Enjoyed
Acting
Charades
Collections
Demonstrations
Experiments
Field Trips
Gymnastics
Impersonations
Inventing
Martial Arts
Miming
Puppetry
Visiting
Exercise

19. Possible Career Choices
Actor
Athlete
Carpenter
Choreographer (creates and arranges dances)
Craftsman
Dancer
Farmer
Forest Ranger
Inventor
Jeweler
Mechanic
Mime
P.E. Teacher
Physical Therapist
Recreational Director
Actress

20. Musical Intelligence

21. What is Musical Intelligence?
Being musically intelligent means that you are able to distinguish the sounds around you and that you have the ability to make your own melodies. Even if you are only singing a song or making music, you are using your musical intelligence!
If you are musically intelligent, you are able to:
Perceive
Discriminate
Transform
Express
All kinds of musical forms

22. Careers This will give you just a taste for the jobs available in this growing field.
Advertising Agent
Conductor
Disc Jockey
Film/Instrument Maker
Composer
Music Teacher
Sound Engineer
Music Therapist
• Song Writer
• Performing Musician
• Piano Turner
• Singer
• Musical Theater Actor/ Actress
• Studio Engineer
• Instrument Manager
• Rapper

23. Interpersonal Intelligence

24. Interpersonal Intelligence
Gardner's Definition:
Interpersonal intelligence, (people smart), is understanding other people.  It’s an ability we all need, but is at a premium if you are a teacher, clinician, salesperson, or a politician.  Anybody who deals with other people has to be skilled in the interpersonal sphere.

25. Interpersonally intelligent people enjoy:
* Giving feedback to the teacher or to classmates
Understanding other's feelings
Person-to-person communication
Cooperative learning strategies
Receiving feedback
Group projects
Teaching someone else something new
Learning from someone outside of school
Other points of view
Creating  group rules
Acting in a play or simulation
Conducting an interview
Creating "phone buddies" for homework
Sensing others’ motives

26. Interpersonal Careers
Administrator
Anthropologist
Arbitrator
Counselor
Manager
Nurse
Personnel Director
Politician
Public Relations
Salesperson
School Principal
Sociologist
Therapist
Teacher
Travel Agent
Religious Leader
Psychologist

27. Intrapersonal Intelligence
“What is intrapersonal intelligence?”
Intrapersonal intelligence is self-knowledge and the ability to act adaptively on the basis of that knowledge. This intelligence includes having an accurate picture of oneself (one’s strengths and weaknesses); awareness of inner moods, intentions, motivations, temperaments, and desires; and the capacity for self-discipline, self-understanding, and self-esteem. Essentially, it’s how well you know yourself.

28. Careers • Clergyman • Entrepreneur • Program planner • Psychiatrist
• Psychology Teacher • Philosopher
• Theologian • Researcher
• Spiritual Counselor • Psychologist

29. Naturalistic Intelligence
Characteristics of Naturalistic Intelligence
Interested in subjects such as botany, biology and zoology
Good at categorizing and cataloging information easily
May enjoy camping, gardening, hiking and exploring the outdoors
Doesn’t always enjoy learning unfamiliar topics that have no connection to nature

30. Potential Career Choices
Biologist
Conservationist
Gardener
Zoologist

31. Verbal/Linguistic intelligence ("word smart")
Logical-mathematical intelligence ("number/reasoning smart")
Musical/Rhythmic intelligence ("music smart")
Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart")
Visual/ Spatial intelligence ("picture smart")
Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")
Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart")
Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart")

32. Individual Project
Pick your top two intelligences, and do one from each
Present Projects on Friday January 11th