Theory of Multiple Intelligences​ - Dr. Howard Gardner

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“Intelligence is the capacity to do something useful in the society in which we live.

Intelligence is the ability to respond successfully to new situations and

the capacity to learn from one’s past experiences.”

- Dr. Howard Gardner,

Author of “Frames of Mind and Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice,” 1983

Introduction https://www.literacynet.org/mi/intro/index.html

Theory of Multiple Intelligences, developed by Howard Gardner, suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing is far too limited. It proposes teachers to be trained to present their lessons in a wide variety of ways using music, cooperative learning, art activities, role play, multimedia, field trips, and inner reflection. Gardner maintains that his theory of multiple intelligences should "empower learners," not restrict them to one modality of learning.

There are 9 intelligences, and we each rank highly on some and lower on others.

The theory outlines nine types of “smart”:

1. = Linguistic intelligence (“word smart”)
2. = Logical-mathematical intelligence (“number/reasoning smart”)
3. = Spatial intelligence (“picture smart”)
4. = Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence (“body smart”)
5. = Musical intelligence (“music smart”)
6. = Interpersonal intelligence (“people smart”)
7. = Intrapersonal intelligence (“self-smart”)
8. = Existential intelligence (“life smart”), and
9. = Naturalist intelligence (“nature smart”) 

Find out which ones are best matched for your future career!

Assessment: Find Your Strength

https://www.literacynet.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html

Table 1 Multiple Intelligences development adapted by Nuña del Salvador

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