Multiple Intelligence Theories

Key: AWL to Study, Low-frequency Vocabulary

What is intelligence? What is multiple intelligence?

 Emergence of MI Theories
Psychologists reject the notion that IQ tests accurately
assess general intelligence or measure full intellectual
capacity.
Researchers suspect there may be better predictors for
success in academic and professional spheres.

What is IQ? Do you think IQ tests can accurately measure

a persons full range of intelligence?
 Gardners MI Theory
IQ testing is too limited.
A focus on verbal and logical skills leads to labeling of
truly gifted people as underachievers.

What types of intelligence does an IQ test not measure?

 High IQ Scores
Positive evaluations by school teachers.
Employment opportunities where IQ screening is part
of the application process.
IQ-equivalent entrance exams are required for college
and university students in the US.

Are IQ tests used for university entrance or employment

applications in your country?
 Gardners Research
Gardner conducted brain research on brain-damaged
individuals.
He mapped nine regions of the
brain that govern nine types of
intellectual behavior.
Individuals possess aptitude for
all nine types but are strong in
only three areas.

Which three types of intelligence do you possess?

 The Nine Intelligences
Strengths reflect working styles and career direction
verbal: language instructor
logical: engineer
musical: composer
visual: artist
bodily-kinesthetic: dancer
interpersonal: teacher
intrapersonal: psychologist
naturalistic: biologist
existential: philosopher

Do your career goals match the types of

intelligence you possess?
 Sternbergs Theory
Sternbergs Theory of Successful Intelligence is based
on social and environmental factors.
Three sub-intelligences:
analytic
creative
practical

Which type of intelligence do you think is most

important for a successful life? Why?
 Analytic Intelligence
Skills and abilities:
analyzing and evaluating various options
academic problem-solving of tasks with one correct answer
People with analytic intelligence often do well in
school and are considered
book smart.

Do you possess analytic intelligence? Explain.

 Creative Intelligence
Skills and abilities:
generating unique and
appropriate solutions to
novel problems
resolving one issue in a
variety of formats
People with creative
intelligence are idea smart.

Do you possess creative intelligence? Explain.

 Practical Intelligence
Skills and abilities:
dealing with everyday problems
adapting to a new
environment
People with practical
intelligence are
street smart.

Do you possess practical intelligence? Explain.

 Successful Intelligence
The power to achieve a personal definition of success
within a specific social and cultural milieu.
Analytic intelligence or IQ measures academic achievement.
However, the ability to generate
ideas and common sense play
a more significant role in
determining success in the
real world.

Do you agree that creative intelligence and practical

intelligence are more important than IQ?
 Personal Success
Success begins with an assessment of personal
strengths and weaknesses.
Use this knowledge to make the most of strengths and
overcome limitations.
Create optimal life circumstances
within a particular environment.

Do you make the most of your strengths to overcome

limitations in your life?