Unit 1 D Flashcards
Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner
The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in
1983
“word smart” or “book smart”
Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence
This intelligence involves the knowing which comes through language; through reading,
writing, and speaking.
Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence
“math smart” or “logic smart”
Mathematical-Logical Intelligence
This intelligence uses numbers, math, and logic to find and understand the various patterns that occur in our lives.
Mathematical-Logical Intelligence
“art smart” or “picture smart”
Visual-Spatial Intelligence
This intelligence represents the knowing that occurs through the shapes, images, patterns, designs, and textures we see with our external eyes, but also includes all
of the images we are able to conjure inside our heads
Visual-Spatial Intelligence
“self - smart” or “introspection smart”
Intrapersonal Intelligence
At the heart of this intelligence are our human self - reflective abilities by which we can step outside of ourselves and think about our own lives.
Intrapersonal Intelligence
“body smart” or “movement smart”
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
“people smart” or “group smart”
Interpersonal
This way of knowing happens through physical movement and through the knowing of our physical body.
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
This is the person-to-person way of knowing. It is the knowing that happens when we work with and relate to other people, often as part of a team.
Interpersonal
“nature smart” or “environment smart”
Naturalist Intelligence
