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  • Software

The instructional materials in the above categories will be teacher-created and based on the eight multiple intelligence profiles.


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Overview of Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner developed his theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) as a direct challenge to the "classical view of intelligence." He believes that people are smart in more areas than math or English, and that these types of intelligences should be recognized.
Originally intended for the psychological realm of intelligence theory, MI has become widespread and very successful among educators on all levels. New intelligences are certain to be defined later, but as it stands Gardner defines eight intelligences: visual-spatial, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, musical-rhythmic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, linguistic, and naturalist.
These types of intelligence, when recognized in school, boost children's self-esteem by simply calling attention to their talents. Teachers can use this theory in planning lessons by keeping all kinds of intelligence in mind. Each intelligence is defined in this web site, along with additional information on MI theory in general.

Linguistic Intelligence is defined by the following:

  • a deep understanding of words and a sensitivity to the literal and figurative meanings of words,
  • highly developed oral and written communication skills,
  • knowledge of grammar rules and when it is appropriate to disregard those rules,
  • sensitivity to the musical qualities and rhythms of words,
  • knowledge of the many different uses for language, such as persuasion, information, or pleasure

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence is defined by the following:

  • an ability to understand numbers and logical concepts well,
  • an ability to perceive numerical and logical patterns,
  • possession of highly developed reasoning skills,
  • an understanding of abstract analysis and functions

Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence is defined by the following criteria:

  • an ability to discern and express musical forms,
  • sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, meter, tone, or melody,
  • sensitivity to timbre, or a highly developed ability to distinguish the
  • sound of a violin from that of a flute, viola, human voice, or cello

Spatial intelligence is defined by the following criteria:

  • sensitivity to the relationship between line, color, shape, space, and form,
  • ability to manipulate and mentally rotate real objects,
  • the capacity to create a graphic likeness of a real object,
  • the ability to understand the components of visual and spatial
  • displays within the graphic arts

Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence is define by the following criteria:

  • highly developed coordination, balance, dexterity, strength, speed, and flexibility,
  • expertise in using the entire body to relate thoughts and feelings,
  • an ability to manipulate objects skillfully, using both fine and gross motor movements

Interpersonal Intelligence is defined by the following criteria:

  • an ability to perceive and make distinctions in the moods, characteristics, intentions, temperaments, motivations, and feelings of other people,
  • a sensitivity to those distinctions, acknowledged by treating each individual with their personal distinctions in mind

Intrapersonal Intelligence is defined by the following criteria:

  • highly developed self-knowledge, defined as having accurate knowledge of one’s dreams, goals, strengths, limitations, moods, anxieties, desires, and motivations,
  • the ability to act on the basis of self-knowledge, creating environments, guiding behavior, and making decisions based on an accurate picture of oneself
 

Software for Activating the Multiple Intelligences

Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence

Open Source (OS), Shareware (SW), and Free Websites
Commercial
Hands-On Construction Kits
Motion Simulation Games
Flight Simulator
Virtual Reality Games
Dactyl Nightmare
Eye-Hand Coordination Games
Shufflepuck Café
Tools for Computers
Studyworks! Teaching Pro: Science Complete (CD-ROM)
Manipulation Kits
Video Camera-Microscope