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Psychologist Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests that intelligence is not a single ability but rather consists of at least eight different types of intelligence. The theory was developed to explain why students demonstrate a variety of strengths and preferences when completing projects based on the same material. Gardner's eight intelligences include visual-spatial, verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences. While some psychologists criticize the theory as being too broad, it remains popular among educators and is used in many classrooms to incorporate different learning styles.

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Psychologist Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests that intelligence is not a single ability but rather consists of at least eight different types of intelligence. The theory was developed to explain why students demonstrate a variety of strengths and preferences when completing projects based on the same material. Gardner's eight intelligences include visual-spatial, verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences. While some psychologists criticize the theory as being too broad, it remains popular among educators and is used in many classrooms to incorporate different learning styles.

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Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

By Kendra CherryJanuary 2, 2013

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Imagine that your teacher has assigned you to read a novel and
then develop a project of your choice based on the book. One
student immediately decides to draw a comic strip depiction of
several different scenes from the novel. Another student in the
class decides to compose a brief musical interpretation of the
book, while yet another student opts to write a creative essay from
the point of view of one of the characters in the story.
The tendency to choose such widely varied projects based on the same novel can understood
by looking at each student's individual strengths. Students who are good with visual
information often prefer to work with visual imagery, such as drawing a scene or image.
Students who are strong with tone or rhythm might prefer to do a project that incorporates
music, while students who are good with words might prefer to write about their thoughts and
ideas.
Psychologist Howard Gardner would suggest that each of these preferences actually
represents a different type of intelligence. In his 1983 book Frames of Mind: The Theory of
Multiple Intelligences, Gardner proposed that intelligence is not just a single intellectual
capacity. Instead, he suggested, there are multiple kinds of intelligence that people can
possess.
Gardner describes eight different kinds of intelligence:

Visual: Good with art and design

Linguistic: Good with words

Logical: Good with numbers and math

Bodily: Good at action, movement and sports

Musical: Good with music, tone and rhythm

Interpersonal: Good at communicating with others

Intrapersonal: Good at self-reflection

Naturalistic: Good at appreciating the world and nature

The theory has come under criticism from psychologists and educators who argue that
Gardner's definition of intelligence is too broad, and that his eight different intelligences
simply represent talents, personality traits and abilities. Despite this, the theory of multiple
intelligences enjoys considerable popularity with educators. Many teachers utilize multiple
intelligences in their teaching philosophy and work to integrate Gardner's theory into the
classroom.
You can learn more about these eight different types of intelligence in this overview of
Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.

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