Who is intelligent?

1. Brain Research- Multiple IntelligencesDr. Douglas Gosse & Olive Ridler, 2006 Methods – Faculty of Education, Nipissing University

2. Who is intelligent?

3. Theoretical Premise: Howard Gardner 1983, 2000 • People engage in different kinds of thinking • There is a connection between thinking and intelligence • Howard Gardner challenges traditional views of intelligence which he says have centered on only 2 types of intelligence ( linguistic & logical mathematical) • This theory is more appealing cross culturally because other forms of intelligence are valued in other cultures • Real people have a blend of intelligences & teachers must consider instructional strategies that uses all the intelligences

4. Howard Gardner 1983, 2000 • Most people are strong in at least one of the intelligence areas. • Historically the traditional “intelligences” were privileged but Gardner proposes that all 8 of his intelligences are of equal utility • Teachers have embraced this theory because it is easy to apply to teaching and learning • This theory also provides for alternative forms of assessment. Instead of answering the question “How smart are you?” assessment becomes “How are you smart?” • All intelligences can be taught & nurtured

5. Gardner’s definition of intelligence • The ability to solve problems that one encounters in real life • The ability to generate new problems to solve • The ability to make something or offer a service that is valued within one’s culture

6. MI theory is not an educational prescription. “ Educators are in the best position to determine the uses in which MI theory can and should be put to use”

7. How am I smart? • Go to http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/ • Complete the self test

8. 8 Intelligences – by Dr. Howard Gardner • Verbal-Linguistic • Logical/ Mathematical • Visual-Spatial • Bodily-Kinesthetic • Musical-Rhythmic • Interpersonal • Intrapersonal • Naturalistic

9. Can you define intelligence? Margaret Atwood Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence • capacity to use language • Able to express what is on your mind • Adept with words • “Word Smart”

10. Can you define intelligence? Logical-Mathematical Intelligence • Adept with numbers & reasoning • Manipulate numbers, quantities and numbers • “Number Smart” Albert Einstein

11. Can you define intelligence? Alex Colville Visual-Spatial Intelligence • Adept with pictures & images • Able to represent the spatial world internally in your mind • “Picture Smart”

12. Can you define intelligence? Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence • capacity to use parts of the body to solve a problem, make something or put on some kind of production • “Body Smart” Mats Sundin

13. Can you define intelligence? Shania Twain Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence • capacity to think in • Music, able to hear patterns, recognize them, manipulate them • “Music Smart”

14. Can you define intelligence? Pierre E. Trudeau Interpersonal Intelligence • understanding other People • ability to work with & motivate others toward a common goal • “People Smart”

15. Can you define intelligence? Helen Keller Intrapersonal Intelligence • Skills of self-knowledge • Knowing who you are, what you can do, what you want • “Self smart”

16. Can you define intelligence? David Suzuki Naturalistic Intelligence • Skills of making connection to elements in nature • “Nature Smart”

17. Verbal-Linguistic Learner 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

18. 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

19. Visual-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

20. 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

21. Musical-Rhythmic 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

22. 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 team player • Doing cooperative projects

23. 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

24. 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

25. Multiple Intelligences • Studies continue… • Naturalistic Intelligence • Emotional intelligence • Moral Intelligence • Spiritual Intelligence

27. Consolidation!!!! • Charlie Chaplin and Maria Sharapova are two extraordinary examples of the following intelligence: • Visual Spatial • Bodily – Kinaesthetic • Musical rhythmic • Jane Goodall and David Suzuki are great examples of this intelligence: • Logical Mathematical • Naturalist • Intrapersonal

28. Consolidation 3. Pablo Picasso and the architect Frank Lloyd Wright had the following capacity in great measure: • Visual Spatial intelligence • Logical Mathematical intelligence • Verbal Linguistic intelligence 4. The famous lawyer Ed Greenspoon and the chess champion Gary Kasparov have the following intelligence in common: • Interpersonal • Verbal Linguistic • Logical Mathematical 5. Former prime minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau and talk show host Oprah Winfrey are examples of : • Bodily – Kinaesthetic intelligence • Interpersonal intelligence • Intrapersonal intelligence

29. Consolidation 6. What do Arethra Franklin and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have in common? • Naturalist intelligence • Musical rhythmic intelligence • Visual Spatial intelligence 7. Authors Henry David Thoreau and Khalil Gibran had abundant: • Intrapersonal intelligence • Interpersonal intelligence • Musical rhythmic intelligence 8. The work of Margaret Atwood, David Bergen, Anne Marie McDonald demonstrates: • Bodily – Kinaesthetic intelligence • Verbal Linguistic intelligence • Naturalist intelligence

30. Application Activity • “Corners” move to the corner according to your preferred intelligence • Form a pair with someone who has the same MI learning preference • On lesson plan sheet write down the assigned course code & lesson expectation • Generate a teaching learning/instructional strategy in your MI to meet that expectation • Search out 7 other pairs ( from all the other MI groups) & have them give you a teaching learning/instructional strategy according to their MI that meets your expectation • Once you have 8 different teaching learning strategies sign your lesson plan sheet & hand it in to Dr. Gosse

32. 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.ppt Logical-Mathematical -Digitalize words (or use code) Linguistic - Traditional approaches Spatial - Visualize words Intrapersonal - Personalized spelling lists Musical - Sing words Spelling Interpersonal - People spelling Bodily-Kinesthetic -Stand up on vowels, sit down on consonants Naturalist - Spelling outside (use naturalist lists)

33. Resources & References Armstrong, Thomas. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 2nd Ed.. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000. Armstrong, Thomas. In Their Own Way: Discovering and Encouraging Your Child’s Multiple Intelligences. New York: Tarcher/Putnam, 2000 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.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 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