Prof.

Aly Quora
Are you are smart ? How?
We are ALL smart in different 
ways.
Multiple 

theory
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences 
was created by Dr. Howard Gardner
in 1983.
Gardner’s theory places an emphasis on 
the idea that the traditional
understanding of intelligence by means
of IQ testing is far too limited.
To broaden this notion of intelligence, 
Gardner introduced eight different types
of intelligences consisting of :
Logical/Mathematical, Linguistic,
Musical, Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic,
Naturalist, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal.
What is intelligence?
as defined by Gardner, it is the ability to solve
problems or fashion products that are
valuable in one or more cultural settings
.
Each person may have different multiple 
intelligence. Even everyone can possess
more than one of it as Gardner divided
the multiple intelligences into eight kinds
What are the types of Multiple
Intelligence?
Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence

ability to use words and 

language. These learners have
highly developed auditory skills
and are generally elegant
speakers. They think in words
rather than pictures.
If you have strong linguistic
intelligence you might learn better
by
Reading
Memorizing
Playing word games (Scrabble, Anagrams, Password)
Using the internet
Logical/Mathematical
Intelligence

ability to use reason, logic and numbers. 

These learners think conceptually in logical and 
numerical patterns making connections between
pieces of information. Always curious about the
world around them, these learner ask lots of
questions and like to do experiments.
If you have strong logical-mathematical intelligence you
might learn better by
Recording information systematically
Playing strategy games (Chess, Checkers)
Analyzing data
Asking logical questions
Using the internet
Bodily/Kinesthetic
Intelligence
ability to control body movements and handle objects 
skillfully.
These learners express themselves through movement. 
They have a good sense of balance and eye-hand co-
ordination. (e.g. ball play, balancing beams). Through
interacting with the space around them, they are able to
remember and process information.
If you have strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence you
might learn better by 

Doing role plays. 

Exercising while reviewing 

Visiting museums, institutions, parks 
Asking logical questions 
Using the internet 
Visual/Spatial Intelligence

ability to perceive the visual. 

These learners tend to think in pictures and need 
to create vivid mental images to retain
information. They enjoy looking at maps, charts,
pictures, videos, and movies.
If you have strong visual intelligence you might learn
better by
Studying pictures 
Watching videos 
Using visual, tangible aids 
Doing mazes, puzzles 
Making predictions 
Using the internet. 
Musical Intelligence

ability to produce and appreciate music. 

These musically inclined learners think in sounds, rhythms and 
patterns. They immediately respond to music either
appreciating or criticizing what they hear. Many of these
learners are extremely sensitive to environmental sounds (e.g.
crickets, bells, dripping taps).
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 
Interpersonal Intelligence

ability to relate and understand others. 

These learners try to see things from other people's point 
of view in order to understand how they think and feel.
They often have an uncanny ability to sense feelings,
intentions and motivations. They are great organizers.
Generally they try to maintain peace in group settings
and encourage co-operation.They use both verbal (e.g.
speaking) and non-verbal language (e.g. eye contact,
body language) to open communication channels with
others.
If you have strong interpersonal intelligence you
might learn better by
Studying in groups
Comparing information with others
Interviewing experts
Relating personal experiences
Doing cooperative projects
Intrapersonal Intelligence
ability to self-reflect and be aware of 
one's inner state of being.
These learners try to understand their 
inner feelings, dreams, relationships
with others, and strengths and
weaknesses.
If you have strong intrapersonal intelligence
you might learn better by
Avoiding distractions 
Establishing personal goals 
Working alone 
Relating personal experiences. 
Naturalist Intelligence
Abilities to recognize plants and animals, to make
distinctions in the natural world, to understand
systems and define categories
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 
Intelligence fo Traditional View 
vs 
MI Theory 
 Traditional View of "Intelligence" "Multiple Intelligences" Theory-
- Intelligence can be measured by - Short answer tests are not used
short-answer tests because they do not measure
disciplinary mastery or deep
understanding. They only measure
rote memorization skills and one's
ability to do well on short answer
tests.
- People are born with a fixed amount of - Human beings have all of the
intelligence. intelligences, but each person has a
unique combination, or profile

- Intelligence level does not change over a - We can all improve each of the
lifetime. intelligences, though some people
will improve more readily in one
intelligence area than in others
- Intelligence consists of ability in - There are many more types of
logic and language. intelligence which reflect different
ways of interacting with the world

- In traditional practice, teachers - M.I. pedagogy implies that teachers

teach the same material to teach and assess differently based
everyone. on individual intellectual strengths
and weaknesses.

- Teachers teach a topic or - Teachers structure learning

"subject." activities around an issue or
question and connect subjects.
Teachers develop strategies that
allow for students to demonstrate
multiple ways of understanding and
value their uniqueness.
 Multiple Intelligences
Eight Ways of Teaching
Intelligence Teaching Teaching Instructional Sample
Activities Materials Strategies Teacher
Presentation
Skill
Linguistic Lectures, Books, tape Read about it, Teaching
discussions, recorders, write about it, through story
word games, stamps sets, listen to it telling
storytelling, books on tape
journal writing
Logical- Brain teasers, Calculators, Quantify it, Socratic
Mathematical problem math think critically questioning
solving, manipulatives, about it, put it
science science in a logical
experiments, equipment, framework,
mental math games experiment
calculations, with it
number
games, critical
thinking
Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, pg 41-42
 Multiple Intelligences
Eight Ways of Teaching
Intelligence Teaching Teaching Instructional Sample
Activities Materials Strategies Teacher
Presentation
Skill
Spatial Visual Graphs, See it, draw it, Drawing,
presentations, maps, videos, visualize it, Mind-mapping
art activities, art materials, color it, mind- concepts
Imagination cameras, map it
games, pictures,
visualization, library
metaphor
Bodily- Hands on Building tools, Build it, act it Using
kinesthetic learning, clay , sports out, touch it, gestures,
drama, dance, equipment, get a “gut dramatic
sports that manipulatives, feeling” of it, expressions
teach, tactile tactile learning dance it
activities, resources
relaxation
exercises
Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, pg 41-42
 Multiple Intelligences
Eight Ways of Teaching
Intelligence Teaching Teaching Instructional Sample
Activities Materials Strategies Teacher
Presentation
Skill
Musical Rhythmic Tape recorder, Sing it, rap it, Using voice
learning, tape listen to it rhythmically
rapping, using collection,
songs that musical
teach instruments
Interpersonal Cooperative Board games, Teach it, Dynamically
learning, peer party collaborate on interacting
tutoring, supplies, it, interact with students
community props for role with respect
involvement, plays to it
social
gatherings,
simulation
Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, pg 41-42
 Multiple Intelligences
Eight Ways of Teaching
Intelligence Teaching Teaching Instructional Sample
Activities Materials Strategies Teacher Pres
Intrapersonal Individualized Self checking Connect it to Bringing
instruction, materials, your personal feeling into
independent journals, life, make presentation
study, options materials for choices with
in course of projects regard to it,
study, self reflect on it
esteem
building
Naturalist Nature study, Plant, Connect to Linking
ecological animals, living things subject matter
awareness, naturalists’ and natural to natural
care of tools, phenomena phenomena
animals gardening
tools

Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, pg 41-42

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