Yvette Cantu

AED/202
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Week 4: CheckPoint: Multiple Intelligence Theory
Dr. Howard Gardner also the Professor of Education at Harvard University
developed the theory of Multiple Intelligences in 1983. This principle is well known to
most teachers. Although people disagree with his theory, Gardner believes that rather
than a single intelligence, we acquire all seven intelligences in different amounts. All
seven Gardners intelligences should be incorporated in every lesson, to include;
linguistic, logical-mathematical, body kinesthetic, spatial, musical, interpersonal, and
intrapersonal. Dr. Howard Gardner was the first to suggest the theory of Multiple
Intelligence in 1983. This theory suggests that the traditional grading for one's IQ, which
was mostly based on linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligence, was too limited.
Instead, Gardner proposes eight different categorizes of intelligent to account for a
broader grading system of human intelligence. Moreover, he proposes that each areas
of intelligence can have no relations with the other.
Howard Gardner defines intelligences as the bio psychological potential to
process information that can be activated in a cultural setting to solve problems or
create products that are of value in a culture. Gardner proposes seven different
intelligences to account for a more broad range of human potential in children and
adults. Intelligences are things one can do, Such as figuring out strategies or skills.
Intelligences are focused on how much, for instance high amounts of intelligence are
preferable to low amounts. Intelligence is usually linked to a certain domain of content
such as verbal or musical ability. The seven intelligences Gardner defined are:
linguistic, logical-mathematical, body-kinesthetic, spatial, musical, interpersonal, and
intrapersonal.
Yvette Cantu
AED/202
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Week 4: CheckPoint: Multiple Intelligence Theory
Linguistic intelligence is defined as having a mastery of language. This
intelligence includes the ability to effectively manipulate language to express oneself. It
also allows one to use language as a means to remember information .Linguistic
intelligence can be assessed by an IQ test and an ACT test .Characteristics of a
linguistic student would be as follows: spells easily, memorizes easily, enjoys word
games, and develop high level auditory skills. Linguistics is one of the two intelligences
that schools and cultures focus on the most. Logical-mathematical intelligence consists
of the capacity to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and
investigate issues scientifically. Musical intelligence involves skill in the performance,
composition, and appreciation of musical patterns. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence entails
the potential of using ones whole body or parts of the body to solve problems. Spatial
intelligence involves the potential to recognize and use the patterns of wide space and
more confined areas. Interpersonal intelligence is concerned with the capacity to
understand the intentions, motivations and desires of other people. It allows people to
work effectively with others. Intrapersonal intelligence entails the capacity to understand
oneself, to appreciate ones feelings, fears and motivations.

Yvette Cantu
AED/202
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Week 4: CheckPoint: Multiple Intelligence Theory
References
infed. (2008). Retrieved from http://infed.org/mobi/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-and-education/