2. Multiple Intelligences
What is the easiest way a person can comprehend new material?
Howard Gardner, Professor at Harvard University, developed eight learning
intelligences (first six in 1983, then added two more in 1999)
Students have different ways they learn, comprehend, perform, and understand
Multiple Intelligences:
Visual-Spatial
Musical
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Interpersonal
Verbal-Linguistic
Logical-Mathematical
Naturalistic
Intrapersonal
3. Multiple Intelligences
Visual-Spatial
Can create visuals and understands concepts from physical images
artists, architects, photographers, engineers, landscape designers
Musical
Use of sound and are able to comprehend between sounds and feelings
DJs, composers, singers, music producers, voice coaches
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Body coordination, dexterity, gracefulness, agility and balance
athletes, dancers, nurses, physical therapists
Interpersonal
Empathetic, can relate to other people and their situations
Caregivers, coaches, counselors, teachers, therapists
4. Multiple Intelligences
Verbal-Linguistic
Verbal and written language, interpretation, explanation
Editors, journalists, historians, speakers, writers, translators
Logical-Mathematical
Analyze problems, picks up on patterns, mathematical calculations, science
reasoning
analysts, bankers, accountants, scientists
Naturalist
Recognize and categorize plants found in nature
Landscapers, botanists, florists
Intrapersonal
Easily adapt to change, relationships with others
Individuals who change their thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors to adapt to their
surroundings
5. Practical Intelligence
“Intelligence is defined in terms of the ability to achieve success in life based on
one's personal standards–and within one's sociocultural context” (Intelligence –
Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, para. 1).
Robert Sternberg created the Triarchic Theory of Practical Intelligence
Triarchic Theory has three components:
Analytical
Creative
Practical
6. Practical Intelligence
Analytical Intelligence
Analyze, evaluate, judge/compare and contrast (typically measured by IQ tests)
Encoding and reasoning
analogies
Creative Intelligence
Creative expression in writing, art, performance art, etc.
Creative testing is much different than intelligence testing
“thinking outside the box”
Practical Intelligence
Unspoken knowledge of everyday tasks of what a person needs to know to get
through the day
Increases with experience
7. Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is the power to control one’s own emotional state
Daniel Goleman created the five components of Emotional Intelligence
Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT)
Emotional Intelligence has five components:
Self-Awareness
Self-Regulation
Internal Motivation
Empathy
Social Skills
8. Emotional Intelligence
Self-Awareness
Recognizing and knowing one’s emotions as they happen and what/if they have any
affect on others
Confidence, sense of humor
Self-Regulation
Being capable of handling emotions and responding in an appropriate way
Being able to adapt to change
Internal Motivation
Keeping emotions in check as to not hinder where a person needs/should be
Commitment and perseverance
Empathy
Being able to sympathize with someone else’s emotions and understand why they
feel the way they do
Perceptive and proactive
Social Skills
Appropriately handling all relationships
9. Culture Influences
Multiple Intelligences –
Diverse way to reach every learner in some way. Students may more talented in one
area over another. When used in a learning experience, the instructor is meeting the
student where they are to help them grasp the content the best way for them to
learn it.
Practical Intelligence-
Practical intelligence allows for different kinds of thinking. This theory would be
helpful in a room with a varied audience. Some students may do better with general
intelligence questions than someone who struggles with thinking creatively.
Practical intelligence is every person learning everyday, at their job, work, home, etc.
Emotional Intelligence-
Emotional intelligence can be a struggle for some people, as it means keeping
composure and not acting out right away on feelings. Information needs to be
processed first before any rash or big decisions need to be made. The person is
aware of what they are feeling and are capable enough to respond in an
appropriate way.
10. References
Beard, M. 2012. 5 Main Components of Emotional Intelligence. Retrieved
from: http://inspirebusinesssolutions.com/blog/5-main-components-of-
emotional-intelligence
Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. (n.d.) Northern Illinois
University. Retrieved from:
http://www.niu.edu/facdev/_pdf/guide/learning/howard_gardner_
theory_multiple_intelligences.pdf
Intelligence – Triacrchic Theory of Intelligence. (n.d.) Retrieved from:
http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/2104/Intelligence- TRIARCHIC-
THEORY-INTELLIGENCE.html
