1. Howard Gardner’s: Theory of Multiple Intelligence [Frames of Mind-1983]

2. What is Intelligence? Traditional Definition:
“Intelligence is a uniform cognitive capacity people are born with. This capacity can be easily measured by short answer tests.
Webster’s Definition:
“The Power of knowing, the ability to understand and/or deal with new situations.”

3. What is Multiple Intelligence?
According to Howard Gardner, a psychologist and professor at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, “An intelligence is the ability to solve problems or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings.”
The question is not “How smart am I?” but rather “How am I smart?”

4. Features of Multiple Intelligence
He claims that human beings have multiple intelligences.
Each individual has 9 intelligences in varying amounts
These intelligences are located in different areas of the brain.
They either work independently or together.
These MI can be nurtured and strengthened or ignored & weakened.
We can improve education by addressing these multiple intelligences of our students.

5. How intelligences develop:
Nature (Genetics)
Nurture (Environment)
Culture (Values)

6. Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences:
Verbal/ Linguistic
Visual/ Spatial
Logical/ Mathematical
Musical/ Rhythmic
Bodily / Kinesthetic
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalistic
Existential

7. Linguistic Intelligence
                                                                             
                                                  

8. ~*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.
People with high linguistic intelligence are good at reading, writing, telling stories and memorizing words with dates.

9. Linguistic intelligent people learn best by:
Book reporting
Telling jokes
Writing words
Reading
Journal writing
Speaking
Letter writing
Storytelling
Discussing
Creative writing
Debating
Persuading

10. Careers Writer Lawyer Journalist Philosopher Poet Politician Teacher
Radio Announcer
Translator
Lawyer
Philosopher
Politician
Orator
Actor
Curator

11. Visual - Spatial Intelligence

12. What is spatial intelligence?
Spatial intelligence (Picture Smart) is the capacity to think in images and pictures, to visualize accurately and abstractly.
People with high visual-spatial intelligence have the ability to visualize with mind’s eye.
They have the potential to recognize and use the patterns of wide space and more confined area.

13. Spatial intelligent people learn best by:
Brochures
Collages
Designs
Drawings
Flow Charts
Mapping
Molding Clay
Patterns
Painting
Photography
Posters
Sculpting
Visualizing
Idea Sketching
Labeling

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

15. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

16. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Logical-mathematical intelligence (Logic Smart) is the capacity to use numbers effectively and reason well.
People with this intelligence think by reasoning, and they love experimenting, questioning, figuring out logical puzzles, and calculating.
They are able to identify a problem and solve it right there on the spot.

17. Mathematical Intelligent people learn best by:
Analyzing
Categorizing
Formulas
Logic Games
Numbers
Outlining
Patterns
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Time Lines
Synthesis
Sequencing
Rational Thinking
Scientific Thinking
Venn Diagrams
Statistics

18. Careers Economist Logicians Mathematician Physicist Scientist
Statistician
Technician
Careers
Accountant
Engineer
Doctor
Banker
Businessperson
Computer Analyst
Computer Programmer
Science/Math Teacher

19. Musical Intelligence

20. What is Musical Intelligence?
Musical intelligence (Music Smart) is the ability to create and appreciate tunes and rhythm.
Musically intelligent people are able to distinguish the sounds around and can make their own melodies.

21. Musical Intelligent People learn best by:
Sing Ballads
Create Chants
Create Concept Songs
Discographies (lists of
musical selections to
enhance what you are
learning or teaching.)
Environmental Sounds
Humming
Illustrate With Sounds
Rhythms
Instrumental sounds
Listening
Lyrics
Mood Music
Music Composition or creation
Musical concepts
Musical Performance
Percussion and Raps
Reproduce sounds and rhythms
Singing and Songs

22. Careers Advertising Agent
Conductor
Disc Jockey
Film/Instrument Maker
Composer
Music Teacher
Sound Engineer
Music Therapist
• Song Writer • Performing Musician • Piano Tuner • Singer • Musical Theater Actor/ Actress • Studio Engineer • Instrument Manager • Rapper

23. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

24. What is Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence?
Bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence (Body Smart) is an expertise in using one’s whole body to express ideas and feelings.
It is the ability to control one’s body movements and to handle objects skillfully.
People with high bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence have total body control, sense of timing, a clear sense of the goal of a physical action, an ability to train responses to become reflexes.

25. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
Thinking through physical sensations
Love
Dancing
Running
Jumping
Building
Touching
Gesturing
Need
Role play
Drama
Movement
Things to build
Sports and physical games
Tactile (touchable) experiences
Hands-on learning

26. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligent People best learn by:
Acting
Charades
Collections
Demonstrations
Experiments
Field Trips
Gymnastics
Impersonations
Inventing
Martial Arts
Miming
Puppetry
Visiting
Exercise

27. Careers Surgeon Actor Mechanic Athlete Mime Carpenter P.T. Teacher
Physical Therapist
Soldier
Forest Ranger
Actor
Athlete
Carpenter
Choreographer
Craftsman
Dancer
Police Officer

28. Interpersonal Intelligence

29. Interpersonal Intelligence
Interpersonal intelligence, (people smart), is understanding other people.
Capacity to detect and respond appropriately to the moods, motivations and desires of others.
People with high inter-personal intelligence tend to be extroverts, sensitive to other’s moods, feelings, temperaments and motivations. 

30. Interpersonally intelligent people learn best by:
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

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

32. Intrapersonal Intelligence
Capacity to be self-aware (Self Smart) and in tune with inner feelings, values, beliefs and thinking processes.
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.

33. Intrapersonal Intelligent People learn best by:
*Autobiography *Awareness of Personal Feelings
*Concentration *Expression of Feelings
*Focusing *Free-Choice Time
*Goal Setting *Higher-Order Thinking and Reasoning
*Independent Studies Projects *Mood Awareness and Shifting
*Personal Application * Personal Priorities
*Personal Projection *Sensing the Emotions of the Moment
*Self –Identification *Thinking Strategies

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

35. Naturalistic Intelligence
Ability to recognize and categorize plants, animals and other objects in nature.
People with high naturalistic intelligence (Nature Smart) are extremely sensitive to nature, nurturing and relating information to one’s natural surrounding.

36. Naturalistic Intelligent people learn best by:
Relating to the environment
Day to day experiences
Working in open atmosphere
Studying about nature and environment
Outdoor Exploration
Science Experiments
Field Trips

37. Careers Naturalists Farmers Gardeners Environmentalists Biologists
Environmental activists
Anthropologists
Geologists

38. Existential Intelligence
Sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence such as the meaning of life, why do we die and how the world came into being(deep question smart).

39. Caution for Educators ! No intelligence is better than another
Avoid categorizing students
Don’t teach everything in all 8 ways
Try to include each intelligence in each unit
or group of lessons
Adjust ways of assessing

40. Questions to Ponder:
What does it mean to be a multiple intelligence teacher?
How can I do a better job at teaching to diverse intelligences?
What are my strongest and weakest intelligences?
What are my goals? Will this benefit my students and how?

41. Qualities of an Effective MI Teacher:
Communicative
Committed
Compassionate
Creative
Dependable
Ethical
Flexible
Knowledgeable
Motivational
Organized
Positive
Patient
Personable
Perceptive
Resourceful
Sense of Humor

42. an enjoyable learning experience!
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Prepared By: NAJMA KAZI