Transcript Multiple Intelligences Powerpoint

In What Ways Am I Smart?
Multiple Intelligences
By the eyes…
By Body Language
The Multiple Intelligences
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Linguistic intelligence “word smart”
Logical-Mathematical “number/reasoning smart”
Visual-Spatial intelligence “picture smart”
Bodily-Kinaesthetic intelligence “body smart”
Musical intelligence “music smart”
Intrapersonal intelligence “self smart”
Interpersonal intelligence “people smart”
Naturalist intelligence “nature smart”
Existentialist intelligence “existence smart
Linguistic Intelligence
The ability to use language to express ourselves
and to understand other people.
• Examples: Poet, writer, lawyer, teacher
• Thinks in words (reading, writing, telling
stories, playing word games, etc.)
Linguistic Cont’d
How can I use my Linguistic Intelligence in
school?
• Tell a story
• Tell a joke
• Write a poem, legend, play, or news article
• Conduct an interview
• Conduct research
• Use / create acronyms
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
The ability to use numbers and to reason well
logically.
• Examples: Mathematician, accountant,
computer programmer, scientist
• Thinks by reasoning (experimenting,
questioning, solving logical puzzles, using
science materials and manipulatives)
Logical-Mathematical Cont’d
How can I use my Logical-Mathematical
Intelligence in school?
• Memorize things in a logical order
• Find fair and logical arguments in debates
• Use graphs and charts for presentations
• Translate a problem into a math formula
• Design and conduct an experiment
Visual-Spatial Intelligence
The ability to interpret the world through
images and pictures
• Examples: hunter, scout, artist, architect,
inventor
• Thinks in images and pictures: (designing,
drawing, doodling)
• Learns best through art, videos and movies,
imagination games, mazes, illustrated books
Visual-Spatial Cont’d
How can I use my Visual-Spatial Intelligence in
school?
• Create or interpret:
A chart, map, or graph
A slide show, video, or photo album / collage
A piece of art or informative poster
Bodily-Kinaesthetic Intelligence
The ability to use our body to learn / express
ideas and feelings; the ability to use our body to
make or change things
• Examples: Actor, athlete, sculptor, mechanic,
surgeon
• Thinks through movement: dancing, running,
jumping, building / creating
• Learns through role-play, drama, movement,
activities, sports, and hands-on learning
Bodily-Kinaesthetic Cont’d
How can I use my Bodily-Kinaesthetic
Intelligence in school?
• Move around the classroom often
• Build or construct something
• Create a sequence of movement to explain or
portray a concept / idea
• Use hands-on materials
• Plan and attend a field trip
• Play sports
Musical Intelligence
The ability to think in music; to hear patterns
and recognize, remember, and manipulate them
• Examples: Singer, song-writer, composer,
music critic
• Thinks through rhythms and melodies:
Singing, whistling, tapping feet.
• Learns best when listening to or creating
music
Musical Cont’d
How can I use my Musical Intelligence in school?
• Interpret the messages / themes in songs
• Sing / rap a song that explains an idea
• Create a presentation with music
• Play instruments
or sing at school
• Field trips to concerts
Intrapersonal Intelligence
The ability to understand one’s own thoughts,
feelings, and reactions to others. Introspective.
Examples:
• Philosopher
• Poet
• Counselor
Learns through reflecting, setting goals,
dreaming, being quiet, working at own pace,
making choices
Intrapersonal Cont’d
How can I use my Intrapersonal Intelligence at
school?
• Work at own pace, make own decisions
• Write a journal entry or reflection
• Assess own work
• Offer unique, thoughtful opinions and insights
during groupwork
Interpersonal Intelligence
The ability to understand thoughts, feelings, and
motivations of other people; the ability to interact
well with others.
Examples:
• Salesperson
• Teacher
• Social Worker
• Politician
Learns by talking with others, leading, organizing,
socializing / partying
Interpersonal Cont’d
How can I use my Interpersonal Intelligence at
school?
• Pair / group work
• Games
• Organize social events (school dance, etc.)
• Hold a meeting, discussion, or debate
• Teach someone something
• Participate in a service learning project
• Give feedback to others on their work
Naturalist Intelligence
The ability to connect with and respond to living
beings (plants, animals), the natural world, and the
environment.
Examples:
• Student
• Hunter
• Farmer
• Botanist
Thinks through interaction with nature and the
environment: exploring the community, camping,
organizing events
Naturalist Cont’d
How can I use my Naturalist Intelligence at
school?
• Organize / categorize information
• Care for pets, wildlife, gardens, or parks
• Participate in service learning
• Draw or photograph natural objects or the
community
Existentialist Intelligence
The ability and proclivity to pose (and ponder)
questions about life, death, and ultimate
realities.
A need to see the “Big Picture” in order to
understand the smaller parts.
Holistic Learning
First Nations Holistic Lifelong Learning Model
http://www.ccl-cca.ca/