Chapter 2 Integrated

Teaching: Learning
Style- Multiple
Intelligence-Based
Instructional
Strategies
Reporter: Connie Grace C. Carlos
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Gardners Multiple Intelligence Theory

Intelligences as Dispositions

Howard Gardner
-is a psychologist and Professor at Harvard University
Graduate School of Education. Based on his study of the
many people from many different walks of life in everyday
circumstances and professions, he developed the theory
of multiple intelligence.
According to him, intelligence is:
A set of skills that make it possible for a person to solve
problems in life.
The potential for finding solutions for problems which
involves getting new knowledge.
Gardners Multiple Intelligence Theory

Intelligences as Dispositions

Verbal- Linguistic Intelligence

-sounds, meanings, structures and styles of language

Sensitivity to; speaking, writing, listening, reading

Inclination to: Ability to:

speak effectively (teacher, religious leader, politician)
or write effectively (poet, journalist, novelist, copywriter,
editor)
Gardners Multiple Intelligence Theory

Intelligences as Dispositions
Logical- Mathematical Intelligence
-patterns, numbers and numerical data, causes and
effects, objective and quantitative reasoning

Sensitivity to: finding patterns, making calculations,

forming and testing hypothesis, using the scientific
method, deductive and inductive reasoning

Inclination to: Ability to:

work effectively with numbers (accountant, statistician,
economist)
and reason effectively (engineer, scientist, computer
programmer)
Gardners Multiple Intelligence Theory

Intelligences as Dispositions

Spatial Intelligence
-colors, shapes, visual puzzles, symmetry, lines, images

Sensitivity to: representing ideas visually, creating

mental images, noticing visual details, drawing and
sketching

Inclination to: Ability to:

create visually (artist, photographer, engineer, decorator)
and visualize accurately (tour guide, scout, ranger)
Gardners Multiple Intelligence Theory

Intelligences as Dispositions

Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence

-touch, movement, physical self, athleticism

Sensitivity to: activities requiring strength, speed,

flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and balance

Inclination to: Ability to:

use of hands to fix or create (mechanic, surgeon,
carpenter, sculptor, mason)
and use the body expressively (dancer, athlete, actor)
Gardners Multiple Intelligence Theory

Intelligences as Dispositions

Musical Intelligence
-tone, beat, tempo, melody, pitch, sound

Sensitivity to: listening, singing, playing an instrument

Inclination to: Ability to:

create music (song writer, composer, musician conductor)
and analyze music ( music critic)
Gardners Multiple Intelligence Theory

Intelligences as Dispositions

Interpersonal Intelligence
-body language, moods, voice, feelings

Sensitivity to: noticing and responding to other peoples

feelings and personalities

Inclination to: Ability to:

work with people (administrators, managers, consultants,
teachers)
and help people identify and overcome problems
( therapists, psychologists)
Gardners Multiple Intelligence Theory

Intelligences as Dispositions

Intrapersonal Intelligence
-ones own strengths, weaknesses, goals and desires

Sensitivity to: setting goals, assessing personal abilities

and liabilities, monitoring ones own thinking

Inclination to: Ability to:

meditate, reflect, exhibit self discipline, maintain
composure and get most out of oneself
(psychologist, philosopher, Theologian)
Gardners Multiple Intelligence Theory

Intelligences as Dispositions

Naturalist Intelligence
-natural objects, plants, animals, naturally occurring
patterns, ecological issues

Sensitivity to: identifying and classifying living things and

natural objects

Inclination to: Ability to:

analyze ecological and natural situations and data
(ecologists and rangers)
learn from living things (zoologist, botanist, veterinarian)
and work in natural settings (hunter, scout)
Thank you for listening

Good evening