8 Multiples Intelligences

1. Reported by:
Mark Jay V. Peña
Joseph Martin P. Elias

2. Theory of Multiple Intelligences
 Howard Gardner
 American developmental psychologist
 July 11, 1943
 Scranton, Pennsylvania
 Hilde (Weilheimer) Gardner and Ralph
Gardner
 Ellen Winner + Benjamin Gardner
 Kerith, Jay, and Andrew
 Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple
Intelligences (1983)

3. According to him…
The theory of multiple intelligence proposes
that people are not born with all of the
intelligence they will ever have.
It claims that everyone is intelligent in at
least eight different ways and can develop
each aspect of intelligence to an average
level of competency.

5. Visual/Spatial Intelligence
 Ability to perceive the
visual
 Think in pictures
 Create mental images
 Enjoy looking at maps,
charts, pictures, videos,
and movies

6. Careers for Visual/Spatial
Intelligent
 Navigators
 Sculptors
 Visual Artists
 Inventors
 Architects
 Interior Designers
 Mechanics
 Engineers

7. Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence
 Ability to use words
and language
 Highly developed
auditory skills
 Elegant speakers
 Think in words

8. Careers for the Verbal/Linguistic
Intelligent
 Poet
 Journalist
 Writer
 Teacher
 Lawyer
 Politician
 Translator

9. Logical/Mathematical Intelligence
 Ability to use reason,
logic, and numbers
 Think conceptually
 Logical and numerical
patterns
 Make connections
between information
and data

10. Careers for Logical/Mathematical
Intelligent
 Scientist
 Engineers
 Computer
Programmers
 Researchers
 Accountants
 Mathematicians

11. Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence
 Ability to control body
movements and
handle objects
 Express themselves
through movement
 Good sense of
balance
 Excellent eye-hand-
coordination

12. Careers for the Bodily/Kinesthetic
Intelligent
 Athletes
 Physical Education
Teacher
 Dancers
 Actors
 Firefighters
 Artisans

13. Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence
 Ability to produce and
appreciate music
 Think in sounds,
rhythms, and
patterns
 Respond to music
and sounds

14. Careers for the Musical/Rhythmic
Intelligent
 Musician
 Disc Jockey
 Singer
 Composer

15. Interpersonal Intelligence
 Ability to relate and
understand others
 See other’s point of
view
 Understand how
others think and feel
 Sense others feelings,
intentions, and
motivations

16. Careers for the Interpersonal
Intelligent
 Counselor
 Salesperson
 Politician
 Business Person

17. Intrapersonal Intelligence
 Ability to self-reflect
 Understand inner
feelings, dreams,
relationships
 Appreciate their
strengths and
weaknesses

18. Careers for the Intrapersonal
Intelligent
 Researchers
 Theorists
 Philosophers

19. Naturalist Intelligence
 interested in animals, plants
and biology
 Enjoy exploring the outdoors &
doing activities like camping,
hiking and/or gardening
 Pick up on subtle changes to
their environment
 Read books (both fiction and
nonfiction) related to the
natural world

20. Careers for the Naturalist
Intelligent
 Botanist
 Biologist
 Gardener
 Landscaper
 Veterinarian
 Farmer
 Animal trainer

21. Summary: Multiple Intelligence
 We are individuals with different strengths and
weaknesses
 Understanding ourselves is key to success
 Theories of Multiple Intelligence provide
framework to analyze and develop skills to
reach goals.