Multiple Intelligences Model developed by Howard Gardner, Harvard University

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Multiple IntelligencesModel developed by Howard
Gardner, Harvard University
Spatial
Verbal-Linguistic
Logical-Mathematical
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Musical
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalist
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Verbal-Linguistic
Effectively uses words, likes to write and talk

• Types of Jobs
• Writer
• Public speaker
• Storyteller
• Salesperson
• Editor

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Logical-Mathematical
Effectively uses numbers, likes to think through
a problem

• Types of Jobs
• Accountant
• Mathematician
• Check-out clerk
• Computer programmer

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Spatial
Thinks in images and pictures

• Types of Jobs
• Guide
• Interior decorator
• Architect
• Artist
• Cab driver

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Bodily-Kinesthetic
Uses ones body to express ideas and feelings

• Types of Jobs
• Dancer
• Athlete
• Craftsperson
• Mechanic
• Surgeon

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Musical
Enjoys and responds to music, melody, and rhythm

• Types of Jobs
• Musician
• Singer
• Songwriter
• Disk jockey

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Interpersonal
Works well with others, a team player

• Types of Jobs
• Social worker
• Supervisor
• Health care worker
• Teacher
• coach

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Intrapersonal
Works well on ones own, self-reflective

• Types of Jobs
• Novelist
• Editorial writer
• Poet
• Philosopher

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Naturalist
Enjoys and has a sense about nature

• Types of Jobs
• Park ranger
• Cook
• Landscaper
• Gardener

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Howard Gardner (1943-)

• Professor of Education, Harvard University - In
  The Unschooled Mind How Children Think and How
  Schools Should Teach, he discusses different
  learning

styles and calls for doing away with our fast
food-food approach to education to accommodate
all children, not just those who find it easy to
learn in traditional ways.