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Eight Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner’s
Betty Wittman
EDU 181
April 23, 2005
Verbal/Linguistic
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This learner focuses on words and language
to express themselves and to remember
information.
The student will do best at oral presentations
and written tasks
Ideal Profession: a writer, lawyer or poet
Musical/Rhythmical
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This learner is sensitive to rhythm,
pitch and tone
This learner needs the opportunity
to listen to and create music or to
play an instrument, sing or dance
Possible professions: composer,
singer, and conductor
Logical/Mathematical
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This learner will be able to detect numerical
patterns, calculate and think logically
This student will do well with experiments,
categorization and computer programming
Possible professions: finance-related
business, scientist, computer programmer
Visual/Spatial
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This learner as the ability to perceive and
manipulate forms and objects with focus on
images and pictures
This student will do best expressing his
knowledge through drawing and painting
Possible professions: artists, engineers,
architects
Bodily-Kinesthetic
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This learner has the ability to use
the body for skillful function and
coordinated movement
This student will excel in
dramatization, hands-on activities
and other physical activities
Possible professions: dancer,
athlete, craftsperson, surgeon
Intrapersonal/Individual
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This learner has the ability to know one’s
own feelings, desires and goals in order to
make the proper life-long decisions
This student needs to be allowed to explore
his own interests and abilities with long-term
meaningful projects
Will do best being self-employed in a field of
personal interest
Interpersonal/Social
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This learner has the ability to interact
appropriately with others and read into their
moods, motivations and intentions.
This student will do well with group
discussions and group projects
Possible professions: political or religious
leader, supervisors, teachers, counselors
Naturalist
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The newest intelligence
This student has the ability to recognize and
classify natural surroundings such as
flowers, rocks and trees
This student enjoys the opportunity to go
outside or to bring nature into the classroom
Possible professions: park ranger, botanist,
chef
Conclusion
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Throughout the years Howard Gardner’s,
Multiple Intelligence Theory, has changed the
way many educators teach. This theory
allows students time to nurture and develop
their own intelligences. It also has allowed
students to discover their own strengths and
put more effort into improving their weak
areas.
Bibliography
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Howard Gardner,
http://www.howardgardner.com
Walter, Theresa. 1996. Amazing English:
How-to Handbook. USA: Addison-Wesley
Publishing company, Inc.
America-Tomorrow, http://www.americatomorrow.com/ati/nhl80402.htm#contents