"The Theory of Multiple Intelligences"

"The Theory of Multiple

Intelligences"

Exploring

Visual-Spatial

Verbal-Linguistic

Naturalistic

MusicalBodily-Kinesthetic

Intra-personal Inter-personal

"With an understanding of Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences - teachers, school administrators, and parents can better understand the learners in their midst. They can allow students to safely explore and learn in many ways, and they can help students direct their own learning."

--Anne Guignon, Education World

How Multiple Intelligence helps

learners?

Activities related with Different Intelligences

Verbal - Linguistic Intelligence(“Word Smart”)

Storytelling, journaling, pre-reading word and letter recognition

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence(“Number/Reasoning smart”)

Puzzles ,manipulative, pattern games, number sequence

Musical Intelligence(“Music Smart”)

Singing, humming, chanting, playing with instruments

Bodily – Kinesthetic Intelligence(“Body Smart”)

Dance, aerobic exercise, drama, role playing and sculpting

Visual-Spatial Intelligence(“Picture Smart”)

Painting, drawing, visual rich multimedia activities

Naturalist intelligence(“Nature Smart”)

Out door nature study, mapping,

comparison of natural elements and love for

environment

Interpersonal (Social) Intelligence(“People Smart”)

Cooperative, pair - share activities, sharing, explaining, demonstrating

Intra-personal Intelligence(“Self Smart”)

Self paced independent work, exploration and reflection

A person’s true intelligence is difficult to find Not calculated merely by retention in the mind

Intelligence is variedEach deserves its special praiseAnd everyone is gifted-smartBut smart in different waysThey are all within us blend

The secret is, that every gift is ours to some extent.

The more ways we teach, the more children we reach

Multiple Intelligence Poem