The theory of multiple intelligences was developed by Dr. Howard Gardner in 1983. It suggests that traditional methods of measuring intelligence, such as IQ tests, may be biased toward certain types of individuals and fail to account for the full range of human intelligence. The theory identifies eight different types of intelligence that capture a broader range of human cognitive abilities.
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Multiple intelligence theory
1. was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner,
professor of education at Harvard University. It
suggests that traditional ways of testing for intelligence
may be biased to certain types of individuals
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3. Linguistic. The ability to use
spoken or written words
Word smart
Is the abilityto use language
correctly and having high and
oral communication skill. It is
consisdered the ability
effectively read and
communicate in variety of
ways.
people with this as their
primary intelligence include:
politicianns writes, ports.
4. Logical Mathematical. Industive and deductive
thinking and reasoning, abiliteis logic,as well as
the use of numbers and abstrcact pattem
recognition
It involves the ability to detect
patterns, ability to reason, calculate
and think logically.
It is mostly associated with
scientific and mathematical
thinking. Great
mathematicians and scientists
manifest such intelligence through
their work of
inventions.
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6. VISUAL SPATIAL
It involves the ability to create and manipulate images
in order to solve problems.
It can be used in the fields of arts or in the sciences.
It is not limited to the visual domain; even blind
children possess this intelligence.
Scientists, mathematicians and philosophers - they all
possess this intelligence
7. Bodily-Kinesthetic
Intelligence
It is the ability to solve problems using one’s own body
parts. It challenges the popular belief that mental and
physical activities are unrelated.
Athletes, surgeons, dancers and choreographers - they
all exhibit this intelligence.
8. MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE
It involves the ability to create music and understand
and appreciate it.
Musicians and Composers reveal their musical
intelligence through their brilliant
musical masterpieces.
9. Interpersonal Intelligence
It is the ability to understand others and their
emotions.
Teachers, parents, politicians, psychologists and
salespeople rely on this intelligence.
10. INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
It is the ability to understand one’s own feeling and build
one’s own models, which
help one function effectively throughout life.
11. Strengths of the Multiple
Intelligences Theory
By understanding that all learners are unique and have
multiple intelligences, using a variety of learning
mechanisms that focus on the different intelligences,
educators have the ability to reach ALL students.
·The Multiple Intelligences theory was based off of
developmental, clinical, case study and educational
evidence.
· The educators are given the opportunity to get to know
their students individually in order for each student to
perform to the best of their ability.
It recognizes that educators need to differentiate
instruction in their classroom.
12. Weaknesses of Multiple
Intelligences
·Limiting the list of intelligences to eight may be too
narrow.
How do you differentiate skill versus intelligence and
where do you draw the line?
There needs to be more testing, scientific evidence, and
research placed on how to distinguish what distinct
intelligence a student is classified under.
The theory does not show how or why some individuals are
more “intelligent” than others.
Developing a variety of differentiated instruction in the
classroom to fit the needs of all the multiple intelligences
takes time, planning, and practice
13. Association with Constructivism
Howard Gardner's theory on Multiple Intelligences is
closely associated with constructivism because it does
not attempt to mold all students into one desired
prototype. Instead, it allows students to experiment
and use their own ideas and knowledge to create an
individualized product. Although Gardner see somes
value in reward and punishment, ultimately he belives,
"grounding one's teaching in such schedules of
reinforcement can't work in the long run.
14. The Integration of Technology into the
Classroom in Relation to the Multiple
Intelligences Theory
Teachers using the Multiple Intelligence theory in
their classroom will need to differentiate instruction,
have a variety of technological resources available, and
focus on the particular intelligences of the students.
