The Multiple Intelligences
The following chart is adapted from descriptions by Dr Howard Gardner. Some of the names of the intelligences have been modified to make them easier to understand and remember. Gardner's labels are listed below those that were changed.
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Intelligence |
Description |
How to Engage |
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Language (Verbal-Linguistic) |
Sensitive to language, meanings, and the relationship of words (spoken or written) |
Vocabulary activities, grammar, poetry, and essays |
|
Logical-Mathematical |
Abstract thinking, counting, organizing; prefers logical structures |
Critical thinking activities, locating patterns and sequences |
|
Visual-Spatial |
Keen observer, able to think in three dimensions, often artistically inclined |
Graphs, charts, color codes, guided imagery, pictures, posters, mind maps |
|
Body Movement (Kinaesthetic) |
Good body control and fine motor skills; often active and animated |
Needs "hands-on" learning opportunities, like games, skits, and plays |
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Musical |
Sensitive to rhythm, pitch, intonation, and can remember tunes and rhythms easily |
Likes poems, plays, jazz chants, rap music, songs, and musically guided imagery |
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Social (Interpersonal) |
Sensitive to others’ moods, feelings, and motivations; outgoing and interactive |
Likes to talk with people, enjoys discussion groups, good at verbal problem solving |
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Self (Intrapersonal) |
Has a sense of self, able to understand and access one’s own feelings |
Likes poetry, meditation, guided imagery, journal writing, story telling, personal reflections |
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Nature (Naturalist, added in 1999) |
Sensitive to nature and environment; knows the names of rocks, flowers, birds; loves to be outdoors |
Likes to work in the garden, study habits of fish or birds, read nature magazines, go hiking, walk outside |
Adapted from “Literacy Works: Multiple Intelligences for Adult Literacy and Education” http://literacyworks.org/mi/intro/quickreview.html
A Multiple Intelligence test can be accessed on-line at: http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html
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