Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Multiple Intelligence Theory - Gardner

While this diagram is visually appealing, it only scratches the surface of Gardner's theory!
In class we thought of it more like this:


1.    Verbal/Linguistic (language arts, drama)
a.    Ability to use words and language
b.    Highly developed auditory skills and are usually eloquent speakers
c.    Good at writing, speaking, story-telling
d.    Usually get humour
2.    Logical/Mathematical (math/science students)
a.    Problem so  lving
b.    Abstract concepts
c.    Controlled experiment
3.    Visual/Spatial (geography/visual arts)
a.    Think in pictures
b.    Good at using maps
c.    Good with diagrams/charts
d.    Good at doing puzzles
e.    Good at crafts/sketching/drawing
4.    Musical (music and language arts)
a.    Ability to produce and appreciate sound
b.    Tend to think in rhythm, sounds, respond to music
c.    Sensitive to environmental sounds
d.    Singing, playing instruments, composing music
5.    Intrapersonal (drama and language arts)
a.    Ability to self reflect and be aware of your own state of being
b.    Analytical and aware of feelings
c.    Good at reasoning
6.    Interpersonal (social studies, phys-ed)
a.    Ability to rate and understand others
b.    Empathy
c.    Listening
d.    Counseling
e.    Conflict resolution
f.      Leadership
7.    Bodily/Kinesthetic (arts and phys-ed)
a.    Ability to control movements of body and handle objects skillfully
b.    Good at dancing, sports

Creating lessons that incorporate ALL of these types of intelligences definitely helps to improve chances of success for the students.




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