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GARDNER’S THEORY OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES. Steven Prentice Alex Haywood. Gardner’s Theory. Gardner’s theory is based around differentiated intelligence, rather than a single general ability The idea is that teaching styles can be catered to students with specific learning styles.
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GARDNER’S THEORY OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES Steven Prentice Alex Haywood
Gardner’s Theory • Gardner’s theory is based around differentiated intelligence, rather than a single general ability • The idea is that teaching styles can be catered to students with specific learning styles
8 Different Intelligences • Spatial • Linguistic • Logical-mathematical • Bodily-kinesthetic • Musical • Interpersonal • Intrapersonal • Naturalistic
Spatial • The ability to see things with a mind’s eye • Good with puzzles and other visual stimuli • Career examples: Architect, Interior designer, artist
Linguistic • Learns well through words, spoken or written. • Learns by taking notes, listening to lectures, or reading • Good at speaking, reading, and writing • Careers: Writer, journalist, Editor
Logical-mathematical • Strong with abstract reasoning and numbers • Not necessarily good at math, but have strong reasoning skills • Careers: Engineer, Scientist, Accountant
Bodily-kinesthetic • Adept with bodily motions • Like to work with hands • Learn best by using their body and moving around • Careers: Construction worker, Athlete
Musical • Ability to understand rhythms, sounds, tones, music • Learn best through lecture because of the auditory component • Careers: Musician, Music teacher, conductors
Interpersonal • Strong people skills • Learns well with others and groups • Tends to be extraverted • Careers: Social worker, Teachers, Salesperson
Intrapersonal • Has a deep understanding of oneself—their own strengths and weaknesses • Can predict their own emotions/reactions • Careers: Authors, Counselors, Psychologists
Naturalistic • In tune with one’s natural surroundings • Understanding of nature • Careers: Farmers, Gardeners
References • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_multiple_intelligences • http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/mitheory.shtml • http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f01/web2/wise.html • http://www2.gsu.edu/~mstnrhx/457/mi.htm