Doug's Explanation of the Eight Intelligences

Doug Setter
4 Oct 201603:14
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TLDRThis presentation explores learning strategies through the lens of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory, which recognizes eight distinct intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. It highlights various teaching strategies tailored to each intelligence, such as storytelling for linguistic learners and problem-solving for logical-mathematical ones. The presentation acknowledges the benefits of this approach, including individualized treatment, increased motivation, and confidence in students' strengths. However, it also points out the challenges, particularly in large classes. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of nurturing each student's unique abilities, suggesting that success is about how one applies their intelligence rather than the level of intelligence itself.

Takeaways
  • 😀 Traditional views of intelligence, focusing on memorization and logical thinking, can mislabel individuals with unique talents as less intelligent.
  • 🎓 Famous individuals like Henry Winkler, Sylvester Stallone, and Cher, despite their dyslexia or other learning challenges, are examples of successful people who are intelligent in their respective fields.
  • 🧠 Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that intelligence is the ability to solve problems or create valued products within cultural contexts.
  • 📚 In 1983, Gardner identified eight types of intelligences: verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.
  • 📈 Teaching strategies can be tailored to each type of intelligence to engage students more effectively in learning.
  • 📖 For verbal-linguistic intelligence, strategies like storytelling, reading, and journal writing can be used.
  • 🔍 Logical-mathematical intelligence can be stimulated through measuring, problem-solving, and using money.
  • 🎨 Visual-spatial intelligence can be engaged with graphing, photographing, painting, and building objects.
  • 🏃‍♂️ Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence can be developed through physical education, field trips, and drama acting.
  • 🎵 Musical intelligence can be nurtured with singing, rhyming, and the use of musical instruments.
  • 👥 Interpersonal intelligence can be enhanced through group work, cross-age tutoring, and study groups.
  • 🤔 Intrapersonal intelligence can be fostered with individual studying, reading, and personal goal setting.
  • 🌿 Naturalistic intelligence can be encouraged through activities like rock collecting, reading outside, and naming plants.
  • 👍 Pros of teaching with multiple intelligences include individualized treatment of students, increased motivation, and boosted confidence in one's strengths.
  • 🚫 A con of this strategy is the impracticality of teaching to individual intelligences in large class settings.
  • 🎓 The conclusion emphasizes that the key to success is not just raw intelligence, but how one applies their unique intelligences.
Q & A

  • What is the traditional narrow view of intelligence that the presentation challenges?

    -The traditional narrow view of intelligence is the ability to memorize words, calculate numbers, and use logical thinking, which unfortunately labels several students as being ignorant despite their unique abilities.

  • Who are some famous individuals mentioned in the presentation that have learning difficulties but are highly successful in their fields?

    -The presentation mentions Henry Winkler, who is dyslexic; Sylvester Stallone, who was born with a speech impediment; and Cher, who is both dyslexic and has discalculia.

  • According to Howard Gardner, what is the definition of intelligence that he proposes?

    -Howard Gardner defines intelligence as the ability to solve problems or to create products that are valued within one or more cultural settings.

  • How many different intelligences did Professor Gardner identify in 1983?

    -Professor Gardner identified eight different intelligences in people.

  • What are the eight intelligences that Gardner identified?

    -The eight intelligences are verbal linguistic, logical mathematical, visual spatial, bodily kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

  • What teaching strategies are suggested for stimulating verbal linguistic intelligence?

    -Teaching strategies for verbal linguistic intelligence include storytelling, reading, and journal writing.

  • How can logical mathematical intelligence be stimulated in students?

    -Logical mathematical intelligence can be stimulated through measuring, problem-solving, and using money.

  • What activities can be used to engage students' visual spatial intelligence?

    -Activities for visual spatial intelligence include graphing, photographing, painting, and building objects.

  • What are some ways to stimulate bodily-kinesthetic intelligence?

    -Physical education, field trips, and drama acting can be used to stimulate bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.

  • How can musical intelligence be developed in students?

    -Singing, rhyming, and using musical instruments are ways to develop musical intelligence.

  • What are the advantages of using teaching strategies that cater to the eight different intelligences?

    -The advantages include treating each student as an individual, motivating students to learn with different tasks, and helping students feel more confident using their own strong intelligences.

  • What are the potential drawbacks of teaching with the eight intelligences approach?

    -The potential drawback is that it may be impractical to teach to individual intelligences in large classes.

  • What is the overall conclusion of the presentation regarding the use of teaching strategies based on the eight intelligences?

    -The presentation concludes that using teaching strategies to stimulate the eight different intelligences can greatly assist in developing each student's unique abilities, emphasizing that it's not about how smart you are, but how you are smart.

Outlines
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🧠 Introduction to Multiple Intelligences in Education

The video script begins by challenging the traditional view of intelligence as merely the ability to memorize and calculate, highlighting the limitations of this perspective which can mislabel successful individuals with learning differences as unintelligent. It introduces Harvard psychology professor Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which recognizes eight distinct types: verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. The script emphasizes the importance of using diverse teaching strategies that cater to these different intelligences to engage and motivate students, fostering a more inclusive and effective learning environment.

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Keywords
💡Intelligence
Intelligence is traditionally viewed as the ability to memorize, calculate, and think logically. However, in the context of the video, it is redefined by Howard Gardner as the ability to solve problems or create valued products within cultural settings. This broader definition is crucial as it challenges the narrow view and highlights the diverse ways in which individuals can be intelligent, as illustrated by the examples of Henry Winkler, Sylvester Stallone, and Cher, who despite their learning challenges, have achieved success in their respective fields.
💡Multiple Intelligences
Multiple Intelligences is a theory proposed by Howard Gardner, which identifies eight distinct types of intelligences in people. This concept is central to the video's theme as it emphasizes the diversity of human cognitive abilities beyond the conventional measures of intelligence. The video discusses strategies for stimulating each type of intelligence, suggesting that recognizing and nurturing these different intelligences can lead to more effective and inclusive teaching practices.
💡Verbal Linguistic
Verbal Linguistic intelligence refers to the ability to use language effectively, either in speaking or writing. In the video, it is one of the eight intelligences identified by Gardner. The script suggests teaching strategies such as storytelling, reading, and journal writing to stimulate this intelligence, emphasizing the importance of language skills in learning and communication.
💡Logical Mathematical
Logical Mathematical intelligence pertains to the capacity for logical reasoning and mathematical understanding. The video mentions using measuring, problem-solving, and handling money as strategies to engage this type of intelligence. It underscores the significance of these skills in developing analytical and critical thinking abilities.
💡Visual Spatial
Visual Spatial intelligence is the ability to perceive and mentally manipulate visual and spatial information. The video suggests activities like graphing, photographing, painting, and building objects to stimulate this intelligence. This concept is linked to creativity and the ability to think in three dimensions, which is important in various fields such as art, architecture, and engineering.
💡Bodily Kinesthetic
Bodily Kinesthetic intelligence involves the use of the body to express ideas and to manipulate objects skillfully. The video script recommends physical education, field trips, and drama acting as ways to engage this intelligence. It highlights the importance of physical activity and movement in the learning process, emphasizing the mind-body connection.
💡Musical
Musical intelligence is the capacity to perceive, perform, and compose musical pitches, tones, and rhythms. The video mentions singing, rhyming, and using musical instruments as strategies to stimulate this intelligence. It shows how music can be integrated into education to enhance creativity and emotional expression.
💡Interpersonal
Interpersonal intelligence refers to the ability to understand and manage social relationships. The video suggests group work, cross-age tutoring, and study groups as methods to foster this intelligence. It highlights the importance of collaboration and social interaction in the learning environment.
💡Intrapersonal
Intrapersonal intelligence is the capacity for self-reflection and understanding one's own feelings and motivations. The video recommends individual studying, reading, and personal goal setting to stimulate this intelligence. It emphasizes the value of self-awareness and personal growth in the educational process.
💡Naturalistic
Naturalistic intelligence is the ability to recognize, categorize, and understand various aspects of the natural world. The video suggests activities like rock collecting, reading outside, and naming plants to engage this intelligence. It underscores the importance of connecting with nature and developing an appreciation for the environment.
💡Teaching Strategies
Teaching strategies are methods and techniques used by educators to facilitate learning. The video discusses various strategies tailored to the eight intelligences, such as storytelling for verbal linguistic and problem-solving for logical mathematical. These strategies are essential for accommodating different learning styles and ensuring that all students can reach their full potential.
💡Pros and Cons
The video presents the advantages and disadvantages of using the eight intelligences in teaching. The pros include individualized treatment of students, increased motivation through diverse tasks, and enhanced confidence in using one's strengths. The cons mention the impracticality of addressing individual intelligences in large classes. This keyword highlights the need for balance and consideration of practical constraints in educational settings.
Highlights

Traditional view of intelligence as memorization and logical thinking is insufficient and can mislabel students as ignorant.

Successful individuals like Henry Winkler, Sylvester Stallone, and Cher demonstrate intelligence in their own fields despite learning challenges.

Howard Gardner's definition of intelligence as the ability to solve problems or create valued products within cultural settings.

Gardner identified eight different intelligences: verbal linguistic, logical mathematical, visual spatial, bodily kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

Teaching strategies can be tailored to stimulate each type of intelligence, such as storytelling for verbal linguistic and problem-solving for logical mathematical.

For visual spatial intelligence, strategies include graphing, photographing, painting, and building objects.

Physical education, field trips, and drama acting can enhance bodily kinesthetic intelligence.

Musical intelligence can be developed through singing, rhyming, and using musical instruments.

Group work, cross-age tutoring, and study groups are beneficial for interpersonal intelligence.

Individual studying, reading, and personal goal setting can foster intrapersonal intelligence.

Rock collecting, outdoor reading, and plant identification are activities that can stimulate naturalistic intelligence.

Pros of teaching with eight intelligences include individualized treatment of students, increased motivation, and confidence in using one's strong intelligences.

Cons include the impracticality of teaching to individual intelligences in large classes.

Using teaching strategies to stimulate the eight intelligences can assist in developing each student's unique abilities.

The importance is not in how smart one is generally, but in how one is smart in their own way.

Educators play a crucial role in adapting their teaching methods to cater to the diverse intelligences of their students.

Best practices involve incorporating a variety of teaching strategies to reach all types of intelligences.

The presentation emphasizes the role of the educator in motivating students and helping them feel confident in their own strengths.

The conclusion highlights that intelligence is multifaceted and should be nurtured in a way that respects each student's individuality.

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