Gardner’s Multiple IntelligencesAn Overview

VerbalLecture, recitation, textbooks, and board work

LogicalMathematics, Logic, thrives on sequenced orderly lessons

VisualCharts, graphs, maps, tables, illustrations, art, puzzles, costumes

KinestheticManipulative learning centers, science labs, active games, dramatic improvisations.

Musicalpatterns, songs, poetry, instruments, environmental sounds and rhythms

Intrapersonalfeelings, values, attitudes - “Why do I need to learn this?” Learning must be meaningful.

Interpersonalinteraction with others, collaboration, social, talkative, cooperative groups

NaturalistCategories, hierarchies, classification, categorization, grouping, charting

Existentialaesthetics, philosophy, religion, see place in big picture - classroom, world, universe