UNIVERSITY OF ARMED FORCES ESPE DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES

LINGUISTICS CAREER

NAME: PRISCILA LÓPEZ ZUMBA

FECHA: 11-07-2015

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

The theory of multiple intelligences was

developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner,

professor of education at Harvard University. It

suggests that the traditional notion of

intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited.

Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of

human potential in children and adults.

These intelligences are:

• Linguistic intelligence ("word smart")• Logical-mathematical intelligence

("number/reasoning smart")• Spatial intelligence ("picture smart")• Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body

smart")• Musical intelligence ("music smart")• Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart")• Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart")• Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")

Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His listing was provisional. The first two have been typically valued in schools; the next three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what Howard Gardner called ‘personal intelligences’ (Gardner 1999: 41-43).

Linguistic intelligence involves sensitivity to spoken and written language, the ability to learn languages, and the capacity to use language to accomplish certain goals. This intelligence includes the ability to effectively use language to express oneself rhetorically or poetically; and language as a means to remember information.

Logical-mathematical intelligence consists of the capacity to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically.

Musical intelligence involves skill in the performance, composition, and appreciation of musical patterns. It encompasses the capacity to recognize and compose musical pitches, tones, and rhythms.

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence entails the potential of using one’s whole body or parts of the body to solve problems. It is the ability to use mental abilities to coordinate bodily movements.

Spatial intelligence involves the potential to recognize and use the patterns of wide space

and more confined areas.

Interpersonal intelligence is concerned with the capacity to

understand the intentions, motivations and desires of

other people. It allows people to work effectively with others.

Intrapersonal intelligence entails the capacity to understand oneself, to

appreciate one’s feelings, fears and motivations.

ACTIVITIES

Musical Intelligence (Music Smart)Description: Musical students think, feel, and process information primarily through sound. They have a superior ability to perceive, compose, and/or perform music. Musically smart people constantly hear musical notes in their head.

Learning Activities and Project Ideas:• Writing their own songs and music about content-area

topics.• Putting original poems to music, and then performing

them for the class.• Setting a poem to music, and then performing it for the

class.• Incorporating a poem they have written with a melody

they already know.• Listening to music from different historical periods.

Interpersonal (People Smart)Description: Students strong in interpersonal intelligence have a natural ability to interact with, relate to, and get along with others effectively. They are good leaders. They use their insights about others to negotiate, persuade, and obtain information. They like to interact with others and usually have lots of friends.

Learning Activities and Project Ideas: • Working in cooperative groups to design and complete

projects.• Working in pairs to learn math facts.• Interviewing people with knowledge about content-area

topics (such as a veteran to learn about World War II, a lab technician to learn about life science, or a politician to understand the election process).

• Tutoring younger students or classmates.• Using puppets to put on a puppet show.

• Armstrong, Thomas. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2009.

• Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. New York: Basic,1983Skylight Publications, 200 E. Wood St., Suite 250, Palatine, IL 60067 (div. Simon and Schuster). Publisher of many MI materials. Zephyr Press, PO Box 66006, Tucson, AZ 85728 (602-322-5090). Publisher of many MI materials.

• Smith, Mark K. (2002, 2008) ‘Howard Gardner and multiple intelligences’, the encyclopedia of informal education

• New City School, Celebrating Multiple Intelligences ( 5209 Waterman Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108).

• Skylight Publications, 200 E. Wood St., Suite 250, Palatine, IL 60067 (div. Simon and Schuster). Publisher of many MI materials.

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