Multiple Intelligences Flashcards
Definition
Learner-based philosophy that characterizes human intelligences as having multiple dimensions that must be acknowledged and developed in education.
Traditional IQ Test
1) Based on Stanford-Binet
2) Logic | Language
3) Intelligence is single, unchanged
Intelligence, according Gardner
1) All humans have = intelligences
2) Different strengths and combinations of intelligences
3) Enhanced through training and practice
Learner, according Gardner
Possessing individual learning styles, preferences, or intelligences
Signs, according Gardner
Clues as an intelligence having a distinct development and evolutionary history
Author
Howard Gardner – Harvard
Native Intelligences
1) Linguistic
2) Kinesthetic
3) Logic-mathematical
4) Interpersonal
5) Intrapersonal
6) Spatial
7) Musical
8) Naturalist
Linguistic
o Use language creatively
o Lawyers | Writers | Editors | Interpreters
Logical-mathematical
o Think rationally
o Doctors | Engineers | Programmers | Scientists
Spatial
o Form mental world models
o Architects | Decorators | Sculptors | Painters
Musical
o Good ear for music
o Singers | Composers
Kinesthetic
o Well-coordinated body
o Athletes | Craft persons
Interpersonal
o Work well with people
o Salespeople | Politicians | Teachers
Intrapersonal
o Understand oneself
o Happy / Well-adjusted people
Naturalist
o Understand and organize the patterns of nature
Other no native intelligences
1) Emotional
2) Mechanical
3) Practical
Interpreters MI
Armstrong
1) Framework for rethinking school education
Lacks of MI
1) How does MI relate to any existing language?
2) Central to the whole life of the language learner and user
- Language is integrated with other intelligences
- Language is not limited to a linguistics perspectives
Aspects of language not covered by linguistics intelligence
1) Rhythm
2) Tone
3) Volume
4) Pitch
Common View of Intelligence Measure
1) Single factor (g)
- The ability to deal with cognitive complexity
- Intelligence = Hierarchy with g at the apex
2) Gardner view of Intelligence Measure
1) Cluster separate mental abilities that share the pinnacle of the top of intelligence
- If someone has a high musical intelligence, he will learn most quickly a new language when the content is embedded in a musical frame.
Objetive MI
1) Language class = Setting for a series of educational support systems
- Making language learner a better designer of his own experiences
Syllabus MI
1) Stage 1 – Awaken the Intelligence
2) Stage 2 – Amplify the Intelligence
3) Stage 3 – Teach with the Intelligence
4) Stage 4 – Transfer of the Intelligence
Projects
1) Multiple intelligence
2) Curriculum-based
3) Thematic-based
4) Resource-based
5) Student-choice
Classroom setting
1) Play to strength (Kinesthetic | Musical)
2) Variety is the spice (8 MI)
3) Pick a tool to suit the job (MI Activity)
4) All sizes fit one (Whole person)
5) Me and my people (Culture and Intelligences)
Teacher Role
1) Understand MI model
2) Administer MI inventory
3) Curriculum developers
4) Language teachers
5) Major contributors of developing MI
Learners Role
1) Engaged in the process
2) See their goals
3) Take MI inventory
4) Develop their MI profile
Conclusion
1) Learners are unique and to developing instruction
2) MI Literature = Rich source of classroom ideas
3) Language programs = MI perspective
