Multiple intelligences



Multiple intelligences.

In this activity, you will learn about multiple intelligence theory, and try to find yours.

1. Before you start, answer these questions :

1. What is your definition of intelligence ?

2. Are you intelligent ?

3. Is there only one way of being intelligent ?

4. Is Intellectual Quotient (IQ) test the only way to measure intelligence ?

2. Read on the different types of intelligence:

What are multiple intelligences?

In his groundbreaking 1983 book, Frames of Mind, Harvard professor of education Howard Gardner theorized that people can be smart in a number of ways. He suggests that environments, cultures, and genetic makeups determine how all of our intelligences work together, and which ones become more developed. Gardner eventually came up with a list of eight recognized intelligences:

Linguistic

Logical-Mathematical

Spatial

Musical

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Interpersonal

Intrapersonal

Naturalist

In 1994, author Thomas Armstrong incorporated Gardner's theory in his book, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (ASCD, 1994). The checklists we've used in this online questionnaire are from his book.

The information about Multiple Intelligences that appears on each "intelligence page" is adapted from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Developments' (ASCD) Professional Development Online.

Background Information on Multiple Intelligences

by FamilyEducation Staff

1. Every person possesses all eight intelligences. These intelligences all function together in different ways that are unique to each person. Most of us fall somewhere in between two poles -- highly developed in some areas, modestly in others, and underdeveloped in the rest.

2. Most people can develop each intelligence to an adequate level of competency.

3. Intelligences usually work together in complex ways. They are always interacting with each other. For instance, to play kickball, a child must be able to run and kick (bodily/kinesthetic), orient himself to the playing field and anticipate where the ball will land (spatial), and be able to argue a call (interpersonal and linguistic).

4. There are many ways to be intelligent within each category. For example a person may not be able to read, but may still be able to tell a great story. (Both rely on linguistic intelligence.)

Source: Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom by Thomas Armstrong (ASCD, 1994)

In your own words, what is the theory of multiple intelligences?

3. Take the test to find your own type of intelligence



4.Once you have your result,

• click on print

• Select the printer « primo PDF »

• click on print. A new window will open

• In the window « post traitement » select « ouvrir PDF »

• click on créer PDF

• It will ask you where to save it and what to name it. Save it in your documents and name it « multiple intelligence my last name my first name »

• Your pdf document will open. Click on the left button of your mouse to select it.

• Click on the right button of your mouse and select « copier l’image »

• Come back to this document and copy the image here (click on the right button of your mouse and select « coller »

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