harvard gardner's multiple intelligence theory

Harvard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory

By Javed Iqbal Anjum Professional Development

Teacher of AKU-IED, PDCN for EDIP Project

Roadmap

Session Learning outcomes

Background of Harvard Gardner

Multiple Intelligence

Why MI

Teaching Examples

M.I Eight ways of teaching

Conclusion

Session Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this session, C.Ps could be able to;

Discuss Multiple Intelligence theory of Harvard

Gardner,

Differentiate between the eight categories of multiple

Intelligence,

Check their own intelligence,

Incorporate Multiple Intelligence Theory by adopting

teaching strategies pertinent to the theory.

Background of MI Theory

“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 humanpotential in children and adults.”

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Multiple Intelligence

1. Verbal-linguistic intelligence (well-developed verbal skills and sensitivity to

the sounds, meanings and rhythms of words) 2. Logical-mathematical intelligence (ability to think conceptually and abstractly,

and capacity to discern logical and numerical patterns)

3. Spatial-visual intelligence (capacity to think in images and pictures, to

visualize accurately and abstractly) 4. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence (ability to control one’s body movements and

to handle objects skillfully)

Cont…

5.Musical intelligences (ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch

and timber) 6. Interpersonal intelligence (capacity to detect and respond appropriately

to the moods, motivations and desires of others)

7. Intrapersonal (capacity to be self-aware and in tune with

inner feelings, values, beliefs and thinking processes)

8. Naturalist intelligence (ability to recognize and categorize plants,

animals and other objects in nature) (Source: Thirteen ed online, 2004)

Why Multiple Intelligence

Helping teachers, students, and parents realize that there are multiple ways to learn and that they themselves possess multiple types of intellectual

strengths and life skills Helps the students with special needs. increases students’ confidence and enthusiasm for

learning. also improve their academic achievement change teachers’ perceptions of their students’

learning abilities. Creates a classroom environment of students with

different abilities Makes students interdependent Edward Garcia Fierros1, Villanova University

Teaching Examples

• Read about it • Study mathematical formulas that express it • Examine a graphic chart that illustrates the

principle• Observe the law in the natural world• Observe the law in the human world of

commerce• Examine the law in terms of your own body,

e.g. when you supply. • Performing well in sports• Write a song that demonstrates the law

• linguistic• logical/mathematical• spatial

• naturalist • interpersonal

• Intrapersonal

• Bodily Kinesthetic• musical

Multiple Intelligences Eight Ways of Teaching

Intelligence Teaching Activities

Teaching Materials

Instructional Strategies

Sample Teacher Presentation Skill

Linguistic Lectures,discussions, word games, storytelling, journal writing

Books, tape recorders, stamps sets, books on tape

Read about it, write about it,listen to it

Teaching through story telling

Logical-Mathematical

Brain teasers, problem solving, science experiments, mental calculations, number games, critical thinking

Calculators, math manipulative, science equipment, math games

Quantify it, think critically about it, put it in a logical framework, experiment with it

Socratic questioning

Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, pg 41-42

Cont…Intelligence Teaching

ActivitiesTeaching Materials



Spatial Visual presentations, art activities,Imagination games, visualization, metaphor

Graphs, maps, videos, art materials, cameras, pictures, library

See it, draw it, visualize it, color it, mind-map it

Drawing, Mind-mapping concepts

Bodily-kinesthetic

Hands on learning, drama, dance, sports that teach, tactile activities, relaxation exercises

Building tools, clay , sports equipment, manipulative, tactile learning resources

Build it, act it out, touch it, get a “gut feeling” of it, dance it

Using gestures, dramatic expressions






Musical Rhythmic learning, rapping, using songs that teach

Tape recorder, tape collection, musical instruments

Sing it, rap it, listen to it

Using voice rhythmically

Interpersonal Cooperative learning, peer tutoring, community involvement,social gatherings, simulation

Board games, party supplies, props for role plays

Teach it, collaborate on it, interact with respect to it

Dynamically interacting with students





Sample Teacher Pres

Intrapersonal Individualized instruction, independent study, options in course of study, self esteem building

Self checking materials, journals, materials for projects

Connect it to your personal life, make choices with regard to it, reflect on it

Bringing feeling into presentation

Naturalist Nature study, ecological awareness, care of animals

Plant, animals, naturalists’ tools, gardening tools

Connect to living things and natural phenomena

Linking subject matter to natural phenomena


Conclusion

In order to in corporate MI teacher must be aware about MI.

Teachers need to help the students in identifying their MI.

Teachers should devise teaching strategies and materials relevant to students’ MI

A teacher and a student can have MI in different areas simultaneously

A culture of cooperative learning environment needs to be encouraged in classroom where students can be benefited from each others’ MI

In order to happen all aforementioned points teachers need to develop an effective lesson plan.

Questions

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