Howard Gardner And the Eight Intelligences

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Howard Gardner

Background/Education

• • • Holds the position as Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Harvard University Is the Senior Director of Harvard Project Zero He has received honorary degrees from 26 colleges and universities

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Eight Intelligences

Linguistic Intelligence:

A sensitivity to the spoken and written word, to learn languages, and to exploit them to accomplish specific goals.

Naturalist Intelligence:

Learn easiest when involved with the outdoor environment,and are able to see meanings and patterns in nature and the world around them.

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Eight Intelligences Logical-Mathematical Intelligence:

Ability in mathematics and other complex logical systems.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence:

The ability to use one’s body in a skilled way, for self expression or toward a goal.

Spatial Intelligence:

To perceive the visual world accurately, and recreate or alter it in the mind or on paper.

Eight Intelligences Cont’d Interpersonal Intelligence:

an ability to perceive and understand other individuals.

Intrapersonal Intelligence:

an understanding of one’s own emotions.

Musical Intelligence:

the ability to understand and create music.

Technology

Linguistic-

Programs involving reading, writing, and editing; Example: ‘Muppet Slate’ and ‘Pine Artist and Creative Writing’

Logical and Mathematical-

Programs dealing with teaching logic and critical thinking skills; Example: ‘Millie’s Mathhouse’ and ‘Math N’ More’ http://www.smartkidssoftware.com/ndedm5d.jpg

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Technology Cont’d

Visual-

Programs using graphics and creativity and visual skills like 3D software, and spreadsheets with graphs and charts; Example: ‘SuperPaint’

Musical-

Programs dealing with music composition, sing-alongs, and musical videos; Example: ‘Band in a Box’, ‘Music Studio’ http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=dnp01f&s=5 http://www.rgshoup.com/prof/SuperPaint/images/SuperPaint+Paint3.png

Technology Cont’d

Bodily and Kinesthetic-

Dance programs that incorporate movement with learning, animation games, and video games that use a joy stick; Example: ‘Science Toolkit’

Naturalist-

Programs that incorporate the outdoors with what students are learning indoors; Example: ‘Wireless Coyote’ http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/itemimages/236/644/236644_large.jpg

Technology Cont’d Interpersonal-

Games or programs that involve 2 to 4 players at a time; Group presentations or group projects;

Intrapersonal-

Programs or projects involving independent work; Example: ‘Inspiration’ or ‘Kidspiration’ http://www.readingizpower.com/inspiration.jpg

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Works Cited

Helding , Lynn. (2009). Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences. Journal ofSinging, 66(1),193-199. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.proxytu.researchport.umd.edu// Integrating Technology in Multiple Intelligences. (n.d.).

Multiple Intelligences and Technology

. Retrieved February 25, 2010, from CasaCanada website: http://www.casacanada.com/children_Body.html Keefe, D., & Dickinson, D. (2000, May 11). How Technology Enhances Howard Gardner's Eight Intelligences. In

America Tomorrow

. Retrieved February 25, 2010, from New Horizons for Learning website: http://www.america-tomorrow.com/ati/nhl80402.htm Smith, M.K(2002,2008). Howard Gardner and Multiple Intelligences. The Encyclopedia of Informal Education. Retrieved from http://www.infed.org/thinkers/Gardner.htm

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