Multiple

Intelligences in
Language Class
By : Novirman sudirman
Rustiah
Williantika Rahayu

Theory of multiple intelligences

The

theory of multiple intelligences was

proposed by Howard Gardner in his
1983 book Frames of Mind: The Theory
of Multiple Intelligences as a model of
intelligence that differentiates it into
specific (primarily sensory) "modalities",
rather than seeing it as dominated by a
single general ability.

MULTIPLE
INTELLIGENCES
1. Linguistic Intelligence
2. Logical/Mathematical Intelligence
3. Musical Rhythmic Intelligence
4. Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence:
5. Spatial Intelligence:
6. Intrapersonal Intelligence
7.Interpersonal Intelligence
8. Naturalis

Multiple Intelligences in the ESLClassroom

Verbal

/ Linguistic
Teaching Method:Learning English through the use of words
Logical

Mathematical
Teaching Method: Learning English through the use of logical
deduction.
Music

Teaching Method:. Learning English through song.

Body

/ Kinesthetic
Teaching Method: Learning English through physical engagement.

Visual

/ Spatial
Teaching Method: Learning English through visual means including charts, graphs,
maps, etc.
Intrapersonal

Teaching Method: Focuses on guiding students learning through

self-knowledge which will lead to an understanding of motives, goals,
strengths and weaknesses.
Interpersonal

Teaching Method: Focuses on group learning to allow students to

work with others to accomplish tasks and complete activities.

How to design a multiple intelligences

lesson

Play to your student's strengths..

Variety is the spice of life.
Pick a tool suited for the job
One size fits all
Me and my people

Advantage of using the multiple

intelligencesin the classroom
Each

student is seen as an individual with his

or her own strengths and weaknesses.
The teacher learns how each student may
learn best and may give suitable tasks to teach
the content demanded by the curriculum.
Students may be motivated and confident
when using an intelligence they know is one of
their strengths.
Due to many different tasks the students are
more intrinsical motivated

Disadvantage of using the multiple

intelligencesin the classroom
Multiple

intelligences interfere with each

other if the class isnt planned carefully
and the activities are mixed up.
Some students might have trouble
defining their strong intelligences
Sometimes, this method lacks support
from parents and teachers, as they
consider mathematical and linguistic
abilities worthier than any other ability.