MULTIPLE

INTELLIGENCES
Group 08
 CONTENTS
1 Some general information about multiple intelligences
Kim Yen

2 Types of multiple intelligences

Thanh Mai

3 How to apply multiple intelligences in teaching Nhu

Ngoc
 What
makes you
smart?
 What is intelligence?

Gardner defines it as the ability

to solve problems or fashion
products that are valuable in one
or more cultural settings.
 Definition

The theory of multiple intelligences

proposes the differentiation of human
intelligence into specific modalities
of intelligence.
The origin of multiple intelligences

The theory of multiple

intelligences was created by
Dr. Howard Gardner in 1983.
 History of formation and development

The 1970s => In 1983, Ten years later,

began to Gardner he discovered
question the published the an eighth.
traditional book "Frames
definition of of Mind“ => 7
intelligence multiple
based on IQ intelligences.
tests.
Quiz 1: These people are good at finding patterns and completing
mathematical equations. They see relationships between numbers,
but also between effects and causes.

A. Linguistic intelligence
B. Naturalistic intelligence
C. Intrapersonal intelligence
D. Logical-mathematical intelligence
1. Logical/mathematical—the ability to
use numbers effectively, to see abstract
patterns, and to reason well
  Have excellent problem-solving skills
 Enjoy thinking about abstract ideas
Characteristics
 Like conducting scientific experiments
 Can solve complex computations
 Quiz 2: These people are those who know where the car is parked,
as relationships in space - like which mall entrance you came in and
which way you went- stick in their brains and make sense.

A. Spatial Intelligence
B. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
C. Musical Intelligence
D. Interpersonal Intelligence
2. Visual-spatial: the ability to orient oneself in
the environment, to create mental images, and a
sensitivity to shape, size, color
  Are good at putting puzzles together
 Interpret pictures, graphs, and charts well
 Enjoy drawing, painting, and the visual arts
Characteristics  Recognize patterns (mo hinh mau vat)
easily
 Quiz 3: These are the people who excel at using their bodies-
dancers, athletes, certain actors or comedians, and just about
anyone who has a talent for movement, whether it comes down to
manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, or complex whole-body
endeavors

A. Linguistic Intelligence
B. Fundamental Intelligence
C. Body/kinesthetic intelligence
D. Spatial Intelligence
3. Bodily-kinesthetic: the ability to use one’s
body to express oneself and to solve problems
  Are skilled at dancing and sports
 Enjoy creating things with his or her hands
 Have excellent physical coordination
Characteristics  Remember by doing, rather than hearing or
seeing
Quiz 4: This intelligence means you have great rhythm, a knack for
creating, singing or playing melodies.

A. Musical Intelligence
B. Interpersonal Intelligence
C. Intrapersonal Intelligence
D. Visual Intelligence
4. Musical-rhythmic: the ability to recognize
tonal patterns and sensitivity to rhythm, pitch,
melody (giai dieu)
  Enjoy singing and playing musical
instruments
 Recognize musical patterns and tones
Characteristics easily
 Remember songs and melodies
 Have a rich understanding of the musical
structure, rhythm, and notes
Quiz 5: I am good at making a good impression when meeting new
people

A. Intrapersonal Intelligence
B. Interpersonal Intelligence
C. Verbal Intelligence
D. Naturalist Intelligence
5. Interpersonal—the
ability to understand
another person’s
moods, feelings,
motivations, and
intentions
  Communicate well verbally
 Are skilled at nonverbal communication
 Create positive relationships with others
Characteristics  Resolve conflicts in group settings
Quiz 6: Someone with this intelligence would have a really good handle on their
own views and opinions, feelings and anxieties, and even goals and dreams.

A. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
B. Naturalist Intelligence
C. Linguistic Intelligence
D. Intrapersonal Intelligence
6. Intrapersonal—the ability to understand
oneself and to practice self-discipline 
  Analyze their strengths and weaknesses
well
 Like to analyze theories and ideas
Characteristics  Have great self-awareness
 Understand the basis for your own
motivation and emotions
Quiz 7: These people can explain and understand through the use of words

A. Visual Intelligence
B. Logical Intelligence
C. Musical Intelligence
D. Verbal Intelligence
7. Verbal-linguistic: the
ability to use language
effectively and creatively
  Remember written and spoken information
 Enjoy reading and writing
Characteristics  Debate or give persuasive speeches
 Are able to explain things well
Quiz 8: Someone with this intelligence notices small distinctions in plant life,
enjoys being outdoors

A. Naturalist Intelligence
B. Linguistic Intelligence
C. Interpersonal Intelligence
D. Spatial Intelligence
 The ability to relate to nature
and to classify what is observed.

8.Naturalist
  Are interested in subjects such as botany,
Characteristics biology, and zoology
 Are good at identifying fauna and flora
 Enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and
exploring the outdoors
 Love to explore and discover new species.
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Linguistic Visual Interpersonal Kinesthetic

Use language
Communicate
to tell stories
Use images, Move their
video bodies to act
creation out those
knowledge scenes
Grammatical Cooperate
correct with friends
 SITUATION
At the Tulalip Indian Reservation in
Marysville, Washington, elementary students
spend their mornings rotating through school
stations.
Topic: Students learn about photosynthesis
 Bodily-
kinesthetic
SITUATION
- Students can reenact the process at a station Musical
- At another station, they sing about
photosynthesis Logical-
- They chart its progress, draw the life cycles mathematical
of plants and humans
- Moreover, they study nature and recognize Visual
the process of photosynthesis

Naturalist
 Intrapersonal

Personal instruction Independent study

 INTELLIGENCE TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Linguistic Note-taking, storytelling, or debates 
Logical Puzzels and games, sequential presentations
Visual Art activities, videos, pictures
Hands-on activities, relaxation exercises, field
Kinesthetic
trips
Musical Singing, plaing music
Interpersonal Pair work, group problem solving
Intrapersonal Self-evaluation, options for homework
Collecting objects from the natural world,
Naturalist
learning their and about them
THANKS FOR
YOUR
ATTENTION