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Afree flyer made with i smore Prete dboword Gardener MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE THEORY WHO WAS HOWARD GARDNER? Howard Gerdner was an Education professor from Harvard, University He originally wanted to study law but he was influenced by Jean Piaget works so he started to study developmental psychology. He was also mentored by psychoanalytic Erik Erikson. He has written over 30 books. He ls most known for his theory of multiple intelligence. He believed that the conventional concept of intelligence was too narrow and 10 test would not be able to identify the other ‘intelligences’ a person has. He believed that people had multiple ways of thinking, VW? &. WHAT IS GARDNER'S MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE THEORY? ‘The multiple iteligence theory isa theory that challenges the Idea everyone can learn the same material in a uniform way that they can use a universal measure to test thelr understanding of what is taught. Gardner believes that if we can teach the material in a number of different ways we can better educated ctudents. Gardner came up with & cifferent intelligences that students are able to leam, These ways are as followed: visual-spatia, bodily- kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal,linguistic-verbal, logical mathematical and = DT) naturalistic. iw MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES ‘MULTIPLE NTELLGENCES ae, | a = See | gee VISUAL-SPATIAL People with this intelligence are capable of visualizing things like maps, charts, videos, and pictures. Some things they like 10 do are reading, writing, interpreting images, drawing, participating the visual arts, and recognizing patterns. Possible Careers well suited for these individuals ate architects, artists and engineers. BODILY. KINESTHETIC People with this intelligence are capable leaming through body movements and physical actions. They usually have good hand- eye coordination. The thing they are good at are dancing, sports, hand creations, physical coordination and memory of movements rather than hearing and seeing. Good careers for these people are dancers, builders, sculptors, and actors. MUSICAL These people with this intelligence are reelly good at patterns, rhythms, and sounds. They have a strong appreciation for music and they ate good at musical compositions and performance. Some characteristics of they have are good at singing, playing an instrument, recognizing pattems and tones, and remembering songs and melodies. Good career paths that are perfect for these people are musicians, composers, singers, music teachers, and conductors. INTERPERSONAL These people with this intelligence have good understanding and interactions with people. They capable of assessing emotions, motivation, desires, and intentions of those around. them. They ate skilled in verbal and nonverbal communication, see situations from different perspectives, creating positive relationships, and resolving conflicts, Perfect careers for these people are psychologists, philosophers, counselors, salespersons, and politicians INT KAPEKSONAL ‘These people with this intelligence are really good at being aware of their own emotions, feelings, and motivations. They tend to like self-reflection and analysis. They are good at analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, like analyzing theories and ideas, have good self-awareness and understand ‘the basis of their own feelings and motivations. Good careers for these people are philosophers, writers, theorist, and scientist LINGUISTIC-VERBAL Verio These people with this intellicence are really good using their : . pened iui metee ere ec teweate coatel| De a AP memorizing, and reading. Some characteristic of these people ‘with this intelligence are they are good at memorizing spoken 1nd vrritten information, enjoy reading and writing, good at debating and persuasive speeches, able to explain things wel, and use humor when storytelling, Some careers suitable for these people are writers, journalist, teachers, and lawyers. LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL These people with this intelligence are good at reasoning and recognizing patterns. They tend to conceptualize numbers, relationships, and pattems. They have some distinct characteristics which they are good problem solvers, enjoy thinking about abstract Ideas, like to do setentific experiment, and are good at solving complex computation. Some potential careets for them are scientist, mathematicians, computer programmers, engineers, and accountants, NATURALISTIC This type is fairly new compared the other intelligences. These people with this intelligence are really in tune with nature, They are interested in nurturing and exploring the environment. They tend to be highly aware of their surroundings that they can tell ‘the most subtle of changes that happen to the environment. They are very interested in botany, biology, and zoology. They are good at categori ing and cataloging information easily. They enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and just exploring the outdoors. They dontt have any interest of learning unfamiliar topics that is not related to nature, Some potential careers for ‘these people are biologist, conversationalist, gardener, and farmer. VIDEOS ON MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE REFERENCES https: //www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 ips JAwon.t2cweb org/styles/gardner him! https: JAwn ecutonia oro/multinleintelligences-tesearch https: //www.verywellmind.com/qardi ry-of multiple-intelliaences-2795161

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