8 Multiple Intelligences

8 Multiples Intelligences

1. 8 Multiple Intelligences & Career Exploration Reported by: Mark Jay V. Peña Joseph Martin P. Elias

2. Theory of Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner American  developmental psychologist July 11, 1943   Scranton, Pennsylvania Hilde ( Weilheimer ) Gardner and Ralph Gardner Ellen Winner + Benjamin Gardner Kerith , Jay, and Andrew Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (1983)

3. According to him… The theory of multiple intelligence proposes that people are not born with all of the intelligence they will ever have . It claims that everyone is intelligent in at least eight different ways and can develop each aspect of intelligence to an average level of competency.

4. Visual/Spatial I ntelligence Ability to perceive the visual Think in pictures Create mental images Enjoy looking at maps, charts, pictures, videos, and movies

5. Careers for Visual/Spatial Intelligent Navigators Sculptors Visual Artists Inventors Architects Interior Designers Mechanics Engineers

6. Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence Ability to use words and language Highly developed auditory skills Elegant speakers Think in words

7. Careers for the Verbal/Linguistic Intelligent Poet Journalist Writer Teacher Lawyer Politician Translator

8. Logical/Mathematical Intelligence Ability to use reason, logic, and numbers Think conceptually Logical and numerical patterns Make connections between information and data

9. Careers for Logical/Mathematical Intelligent Scientist Engineers Computer Programmers Researchers Accountants Mathematicians

10. Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intelligence Ability to control body movements and handle objects Express themselves through movement Good sense of balance Excellent eye-hand-coordination

11. Careers for the Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intelligent Athletes Physical Education Teacher Dancers Actors Firefighters Artisans

12. Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence Ability to produce and appreciate music Think in sounds, rhythms, and patterns Respond to music and sounds

13. Careers for the Musical/Rhythmic Intelligent Musician Disc Jockey Singer Composer

14. Interpersonal Intelligence Ability to relate and understand others See other’s point of view Understand how others think and feel Sense others feelings, intentions, and motivations

15. Careers for the Interpersonal Intelligent Counselor Salesperson Politician Business Person

16. Intrapersonal Intelligence Ability to self-reflect Understand inner feelings, dreams, relationships Appreciate their strengths and weaknesses

17. Careers for the Intrapersonal Intelligent Researchers Theorists Philosophers

18. Naturalist Intelligence interested in animals, plants and biology Enjoy exploring the outdoors & doing activities like camping, hiking and/or gardening Pick up on subtle changes to their environment Read books (both fiction and nonfiction) related to the natural world

19. Careers for the Naturalist Intelligent Botanist Biologist Gardener Landscaper Veterinarian Farmer Animal trainer

20. Summary: Multiple Intelligence We are individuals with different strengths and weaknesses Understanding ourselves is key to success Theories of Multiple Intelligence provide framework to analyze and develop skills to reach goals.