Educational Psychology

Multiple intelligence theory

Dear students,

  in chapter bellow you can find basic information about the Multiple intelligence theory. Other useful links connected with the topic are also attached bellow.


What is intelligence?

 Intelligence is the capacity for logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.

More specific definitions of intelligence can be found here:

http://agisi.org/Defs_intelligence.html

Intelligence: Definition, Theories and Testing
Interesting and very understandably written article defining the concept of intelligence, presenting some of most known theories and posibilities of testing


Gardner´s theory of intelligence


 The theory of multiple intelligences ("MIT") was developed by psychologist Howard Gardner in early 1980s. The author propose  that individuals (students) possess eight  relatively autonomous intelligences ( linguistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, spatial intelligence, musical intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, naturalistic intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and intrapersonal intelligence  - for more see pictures bellow). However in modern schools are only two of these intelligences tested  linguistic and logical mathematical). Therefore MIT offers another perspective. This point of view can broaden educators horizons with two advantages: First, it may  pave the ways for planning the education program in a way that students realize their potentials and move toward their desires; second, it can make it possible for teacher to reach students who are more active because learning would be more attractive in a condition that learners are trained through the use of these intelligences.

Multiple intelligences
The eight intelligences
McClain, S., Brody, A. (2007). Understanding Multiple Intelligences: Best Practice: Effective programs meet the needs of people with diverse intelligences Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/pli_environment_education/7
Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
More thorough description of each intelligence type can be found under this link
EFL Teachers’ Multiple Intelligences and Their Classroom Practice
Inspirative academic article on the topic of use of the "MIT" in teaching english and foreign language
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences - Davis, Katie & Christodoulou, Joanna & Seider, Scott & Gardner, Howard. (2011). The Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
Interesting text focusing on "MIT" in more detail and in a broader perspective
What structure of intelligence do you have?
Simple online test
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