2. 1 Brain Research- Multiple Intelligences @ Dr. Douglas Gosse Nipissing University douglasg@nipissingu.ca douglasg@nipissingu.ca

3. 2 Who is intelligent?

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5. 4 8 Intelligences – by Dr. Howard Gardner 1.Linguistic 2.Logical/ Mathematical 3.Spatial 4.Bodily/ Kinesthetic 5.Musical 6.Interpersonal 7.Intrapersonal 8.Naturalistic

6. 5 Can you define intelligence? Margaret Atwood Linguistic Intelligence Adept with words “The Word Player”

7. 6 Can you define intelligence? Albert Einstein Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence Adept with numbers & reasoning “The Questioner”

8. 7 Can you define intelligence? Alex Colville Spatial Intelligence Adept with pictures & images “The Visualizer”

9. 8 Can you define intelligence? Mats Sundin Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intelligence Physical skill “The Mover”

10. 9 Can you define intelligence? Shania Twain Musical Intelligence Adept with melody & rhythm “The Music Lover”

11. 10 Can you define intelligence? Pierre E. Trudeau Interpersonal Intelligence Skills of social understanding “The Socializer”

12. 11 Can you define intelligence? Helen Keller Intrapersonal Intelligence Skills of self-knowledge “The Individual”

13. 12 Can you define intelligence? Huron Naturalistic Intelligence Skills of making connection to elements in nature “The Outdoorsman”

14. 13 Hunters in a farmers world Why Some Kids Don’t Pay Attention in School Armstrong. Thomas. (April 19, 2004). The Possibilities and Limitations of Multiple Intelligences in the Schools. Retrieved December 4, 2005, from http://www.acu-vejle.dk/mi/laes_mere_1/dokumenter/Handouts_Vejle_190404_formiddag.ppthttp://www.acu-vejle.dk/mi/laes_mere_1/dokumenter/Handouts_Vejle_190404_formiddag.ppt Creative individuals Bodily-kinesthetic/spatial learners Latebloomers Children under stress Boys exhibiting gender appropriate behavior

15. 14 MI Checklist Preliminary assessment – 8 Intelligences – Synchronizing your checklist – Application … next

16. 15 Linguistic If you have strong linguistic intelligence you might learn better by Reading Memorizing Playing word games (Scrabble, Anagrams, Password) Making up rhymes, puns Using the internet

17. 16 Logical/Mathematical Learner If you have strong logical-mathematical intelligence you might learn better by Recording information systematically Setting up experiments (“What if…?”) Playing strategy games (Chess, Checkers) Analyzing data Asking logical questions Using the internet

18. 17 Spatial Learner If you have strong spatial intelligence you might learn better by Studying pictures Watching videos Using visual, tangible aids Doing mazes, puzzles Making predictions Using the internet

19. 18 Bodily/Kinesthetic Learner If you have strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence you might learn better by Doing role plays Constructing physical examples Exercising while reviewing Visiting museums, institutions, parks Asking logical questions Using the internet

20. 19 Musical Learner If you have strong musical intelligence you might learn better by Listening to recordings Talking to yourself Making up songs Mentally repeating information Reading aloud Changing tempo

21. 20 Interpersonal Learner If you have strong interpersonal intelligence you might learn better by Studying in groups Comparing information with others Interviewing experts Relating personal experiences Being a teamplayer Doing cooperative projects

22. 21 Intrapersonal Learner If you have strong intrapersonal intelligence you might learn better by Avoiding distractions Establishing personal goals Playing solitary games Setting own pace Working alone Relating personal experiences

23. 22 Naturalistic Learner If you have strong naturalistic intelligence you might learn better by Studying outside Learning in the presence of plants & pets Relating environmental issues to topics Smelling, seeing touching, tasting, Observing natural phenomenon

24. 23 Multiple Intelligences Intelligences Reframed Studies continue… – Naturalistic Intelligence –Moral Intelligence – Spiritual Intelligence

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26. 25 Memory Strategies Armstrong. Thomas. (April 19, 2004). The Possibilities and Limitations of Multiple Intelligences in the Schools. Retrieved December 4, 2005, from http://www.acu- vejle.dk/mi/laes_mere_1/dokumenter/Handouts_Vejle_190404_formiddag.ppthttp://www.acu- vejle.dk/mi/laes_mere_1/dokumenter/Handouts_Vejle_190404_formiddag.ppt Linguistic - Traditional approaches Logical-Mathematical -Digitalize words (or use code) Spatial - Visualize words Musical - Sing words Bodily-Kinesthetic -Stand up on vowels, sit down on consonants Naturalist - Spelling outside (use naturalist lists) Interpersonal - People spelling Intrapersonal - Personalized spelling lists Spelling

27. 26 Thing to be remembered Link to emotions Link to images Link to body Link to social associations Link to personal events Link to sound associations Link to nature Link to logical or linguistic organizers Armstrong. Thomas. (April 19, 2004). The Possibilities and Limitations of Multiple Intelligences in the Schools. Retrieved December 4, 2005, from http://www.acu-vejle.dk/mi/laes_mere_1/dokumenter/Handouts_Vejle_190404_formiddag.ppthttp://www.acu-vejle.dk/mi/laes_mere_1/dokumenter/Handouts_Vejle_190404_formiddag.ppt

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30. 29 Resources & References Armstrong, Thomas. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 2nd Ed.. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000. Armstrong, Thomas. The Myth of the ADD Child: 50 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Behavior and Attention Span without Drugs, Labels, or Coercion. New York: Plume, 1997. Armstrong, Thomas. ADD/ADHD Alternatives in the Classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 1999. Armstrong, Thomas. In Their Own Way: Discovering and Encouraging Your Child’s Multiple Intelligences. New York: Tarcher/Putnam, 2000 Armstrong, Thomas. Journey of a Lifetime: The Remarkable Story of Human Development from Pre-birth to Post-death. Forthcoming. Armstrong. Thomas. (April 19, 2004). The Possibilities and Limitations of Multiple Intelligences in the Schools. Retrieved December 4, 2005, from http://www.acu-vejle.dk/mi/laes_mere_1/dokumenter/Handouts_Vejle_190404_formiddag.ppthttp://www.acu-vejle.dk/mi/laes_mere_1/dokumenter/Handouts_Vejle_190404_formiddag.ppt Buzan, Tony. Use Both Sides of Your Brain. New York: Dutton, 1991. Campbell, L. and B. Campbell. Multiple Intelligences and Student Achievement: Success Stories from Six Schools. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000. Department of Education. (2004). Use Your Brain - Multiple Intelligences. Retrieved December 4, 2005, from http://depts.gallaudet.edu/TIP/manual/orientation/MI.ppt http://depts.gallaudet.edu/TIP/manual/orientation/MI.ppt Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. New York: Basic Books, 1983. Gardner, Howard. Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice. New York: Basic Books, 1993. Gardner, Howard.. Intelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for the 21st Century. New York: Basic, 1999. Hoerr, T. Becoming a Multiple Intelligences School. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000. Kornhaber, M. Project SUMIT: Outcomes. Website: http://www.pz.harvard.edu/SUMIT/OUTCOMES.htm