According to a traditional definition, intelligence is a uniform

cognitive capacity people are born with. This capacity can be easily
measured by short-answer tests.

According to Howard Gardner, intelligence is: The ability to create

an effective product or offer a service that is valued in a culture; A
set of skills that make it possible for a person to solve problems in
life; The potential for finding or creating solutions for problems,
which involves gathering new knowledge.

Traditional view of intelligence

Gardners view of intelligence

People are born with a fixed amount

of intelligence.

Human beings have all of the intelligences,

but each person has a unique combination,
or profile.

Intelligence level does not change

over a lifetime.

We can all improve each of the intelligences,

though some people will improve more
readily in one intelligence area than in
others.

Intelligence consists of ability in logic

and language.

There are many more types of intelligence

which reflect different ways of interacting
with the world

In traditional practice, teachers teach

the same material to everyone.

M.I. pedagogy implies that teachers teach

and assess differently based on individual
intellectual strengths and weaknesses.

Teachers teach a topic or "subject."

Teachers structure learning activities around

an issue or question and connect subjects.
Teachers develop strategies that allow for
students to demonstrate multiple ways of
understanding and value their uniqueness.

Who is intelligent?

They all are Intelligent. WHY?

Because.
Intelligences are based on the way the
brain responds to stimuli
Everyone uses all intelligences to one
degree or another, but one or more
intelligence is usually dominant

8 Intelligences by Dr. Howard Gardner

1.

Linguistic

2. Logical/ Mathematical
3. Spatial
4. Bodily/ Kinesthetic
5. Musical
6. Interpersonal
7. Intrapersonal
8. Naturalistic

Can you define intelligence?

Shakespeare

Linguistic Intelligence
Skilled with words
The Word Player

Verbal/Linguistic Learners
Analyzes own use of language
Explains, teaches, learns, persuades
Understands words and syntax
Listens and responds to the spoken word.
Enjoys reading, writing, and discussing.
Remembers what has been said, read.
Speaks and writes effectively.

Who are they?

Writers
Teachers
Poets
Reporters
Lawyers
Politicians

Can you define intelligence?

Albert Einstein

Logical/ Mathematical
Intelligence
Skilled with numbers &
reasoning
The Questioner

Logical/Mathematical
Learners
Recognizes abstract patterns
Performs complex calculations
Reasons scientifically and deductively
detect patterns
think logically

Who are they?

Mathematicians
Engineers
Scientists
Astronomers
Researchers

Can you define intelligence?

M F Hussain

Spatial Intelligence
Skilled with pictures &
images
The Visualizer

Visual/Spatial
Intelligence
Learns by seeing and observing.
Recognizes faces, objects, shapes, colors,
details, and scenes.
Thinks in pictures and visualizes detail.
Uses visual images as an aid in recalling
information.
Enjoys doodling, drawing, painting,
sculpting, or otherwise reproducing objects
in visible form.

Who are they?

Engineers
Surgeons
Sculptors
Architects
Cartographers

Can you define intelligence?

Sachin Tendulkar

Bodily/ Kinesthetic
Intelligence
Physical skill
The Mover

What is Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence?

It is expertise in using ones whole body to

express ideas and feelings.
Examples: acting, dancing, sports, and using
body language
It is the ability to use ones hands to
produce or transform things.
Examples: sculpting clay and hands-on learning

Bodily/Kinesthetic
Intelligence
Prefers to touch, handle, or
manipulate what is to be learned.
Develops coordination and a sense of
timing.
Learns best by direct involvement and
participation.
Remembers most clearly what was done,
rather than what was said or observed.

Who are they?

Dancers
Actors
Athletes
Swimmers
Artisans

Can you define intelligence?

Lata Mangeshkar

Musical Intelligence
Skilled with melody &
rhythm
The Music Lover

Musical/Rhythmic Learners

Creates or enjoys melodies and

rhythms
Senses tonal qualities
Understands the structure of music

Who are they?

Singers
Composers
Instrumentalists
Conductors
Dancers

Can you define intelligence?

Mother Teressa

Interpersonal
Intelligence
Skills of social
understanding
The Socializer

Interpersonal Intelligence
The ability to work effectively with
others
to relate to other people
display empathy and understanding
notice their motivations and goals.
This is a vital human intelligence displayed
by good teachers, facilitators,
therapists, politicians, religious leaders
and sales people.

Who are they?

Politicians
Religious leaders
Nurses
Counselors
Tutors
Social Reformers

Interpersonal
Gandhiji

President
Bill Clinton

Can you define intelligence?

Helen Keller

Intrapersonal Intelligence
Skills of self-knowledge
The Individual

Intra-personal Learners
Thinks and reasons on a higher
level
Evaluates own thinking
Understands self in relationship
to others

Intrapersonal
Intelligence

Is aware of his range of emotions.

Is motivated to identify and pursue goals.
Works independently.
Establishes and lives by an ethical value
system.
Strives for self-actualization.

Who are they?

Therapists
Psychologists
Philosophers
Novelists

Can you define intelligence?

Charles Darwin

Naturalistic
Intelligence
Skills of making
connection to
elements
in nature
The Outdoorsman

Naturalistic Learners
Feels comfortable when
in nature
Appreciates the balance
in nature
Understands
complexities of nature

CAREERS!!!

Gardener
Zoologist
Biologist
Botanist
Wildlife protection
Astronomer
Paleontologist
Geologist
Herpetologist
Oceanographer

Who Are They?

Farmers
Ranchers
Environmentalis
ts
Gardeners
Zoologists

Definition of Intelligence
according to Gardner
According to Gardner, intelligence is:
1) The ability to create an effective product or offer
a service that is valued in a culture,
2) a set of skills that make it possible for a person to
solve problems in life, and
3) the potential for finding or creating solutions for
problems, which involves gathering new knowledge.
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Linguistic
If you have strong linguistic intelligence
you might learn better by
Reading
Memorizing
Playing word games (Scrabble, Anagrams, Password)
Making up rhymes, puns
Using the internet

Logical/Mathematical Learner
If you have strong logical-mathematical
intelligence you might learn better by
Recording information systematically
Setting up experiments (What if?)
Playing strategy games (Chess, Checkers)
Analyzing data
Asking logical questions
Using the internet

Spatial Learner
If you have strong spatial intelligence you
might learn better by
Studying pictures
Watching videos
Using visual, tangible aids
Doing mazes, puzzles
Making predictions
Using the internet

Bodily/Kinesthetic Learner
If you have strong bodily-kinesthetic
intelligence you might learn better by
Doing role plays
Constructing physical examples
Exercising while reviewing
Visiting museums, institutions, parks
Asking logical questions
Using the internet

Musical Learner
If you have strong musical intelligence you
might learn better by
Listening to recordings
Talking to yourself
Making up songs
Mentally repeating information
Reading aloud
Changing tempo

Interpersonal Learner
If you have strong interpersonal
intelligence you might learn better by
Studying in groups
Comparing information with others
Interviewing experts
Relating personal experiences
Being a teamplayer
Doing cooperative projects

Intrapersonal Learner
If you have strong intrapersonal
intelligence you might learn better by
Avoiding distractions
Establishing personal goals
Playing solitary games
Setting own pace
Working alone
Relating personal experiences

Naturalistic Learner
If you have strong naturalistic intelligence
you might learn better by
Studying outside
Learning in the presence of plants & pets
Relating environmental issues to topics
Smelling, seeing touching, tasting,
Observing natural phenomenon