Multiple Intelligences

What Is It?
Multiple intelligences refers to a theory of intelligence developed in 1983 byHoward Gardner, a professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Howard Gardner defines intelligence as the ability to solve problems, fashion products, or provide services that are valued in a culture. Based on that definition, he has identified at least eight different intelligences. They are:
linguistic logical-mathematical musical spatial bodily-kinesthetic interpersonal intrapersonal naturalist
Explore It
To learn more about Howard Gardner‘s theory of multiple intelligences, explore the following Web sites:Multiple IntelligencesThe Multiple Intelligences TheoryWalter McKenzie‘s Multiple Intelligence Pages
Use It!
Teachers who use multiple intelligence strategies in their classrooms address the dominant intelligences of all their students by presenting subject matter in ways that use language, numbers, physical surroundings, sound, the body, and social skills. The assessment tools below will help you determine the strengths and learning styles of your students to help you better direct and structure your lessons.
Students can take the following interactive tests online and immediately learn the results:Find Your StrengthsWhat‘s Your Learning Style?Multiple Intelligence AssessmentMultiple Intelligences Test. This version also includes an audio version in six languages -- Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, Somali, and Urdu.
The assessments below can be printed and distributed to students:Multiple Intelligence Self AssessmentStudent Questionnaire
Learn More About It
Visit the following Web sites to extend your understanding of Gardner‘s theory of multiple intelligences:The Diary of Anne Frank: A Multiple-Intelligences/Essential Questions UnitHoward Gardner‘s Multiple Intelligence Theoryhoward gardner, multiple intelligences and educationMultiple IntelligenceMultiple Intelligence After Twenty YearsMultiple Intelligences in the Classroom
 
Article by Linda Starr
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