Heather Barron, 7th Grade Counselor
Helen Tyson Middle School, Springdale
www.htms.springdaleschools.org
hbarron@sdale.org
ArSCA Summer Conference
June 2012
Multiple Intelligences
 Howard Gardner:
John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs
Professor in Cognition and
Education at the Harvard
Graduate School of Education;
adjunct professor of psychology at
Harvard University and adjunct
professor of neurology at the
Boston University School of
Medicine
1983: Frames of Mind: The Theory
of Multiple Intelligences
8 ways people are intelligent
Like bulbs of a chandelier…
Who is smart?
Who is smart?
Who is smart?
Who is smart?
Who is smart?
Who is smart?
Who is smart?
Eight Ways of Being Smart:
Verbal/Linguistic-WORD SMART
 If you are WORD SMART, you generally have a
rich vocabulary and sensitivity to the meaning of
words, grammar rules and the function of
language in writing and orally.
 You enjoy listening and talking to people.
 You probably like word games and puzzles.
 You sort new information through your listening
and repeating skills (memorization).
If you’re WORD SMART, you might
make a good…
 Author
 Lawyer
 Editor
 Interpreter/translator
 Playwright
 Poet
 Reporter
 Teacher
 Librarian
Eight Ways of Being Smart:
Logical/Mathematical-NUMBER SMART
 If you are NUMBER SMART, you have the ability to
see relationships between objects, to see patterns,
to understand cause and effect, and solve problems.
 You are curious about how things work; you like to
ask questions and investigate.
 You enjoy strategy games, logical puzzles and
experiments. You like to use computers.
 You probably learn best when you outline or use
graphic organizers, classify things into categories.
If your NUMBERS SMART, you
might consider a career as a(n)…
 Accountant
 Investment Broker
 Lawyer
 Chemist
 Pharmacist
 Physician
 Computer Programmer
 Engineer
 City Planner
Eight Ways of Being Smart:
Visual/Spatial-PICTURE SMART
 If you are PICTURE SMART, you are able to
visualize three-dimensional objects. You have the
ability to retrieve information already learned through
images and pictures.
 You have the ability to understand geometry and
recognize the relationships of objects in space. You
may be very good in visual arts, sculpture,
architecture, or photography.
 Maps and charts are usually easy for you to
understand. You enjoy mazes and jigsaw puzzles.
 You learn well using pictures, colors, visualizing
images, or drawing.
If you’re PICTURE SMART, you
might make a good…
 Photographer
 Graphic Designer
 Advertiser
 Pilot
 Architect
 Cartographer
 Dentist
 Engineer
 Mechanic
Eight Ways of Being Smart:
Bodily/Kinesthetic-BODY
SMART
 If you are BODY SMART, you use your body to
communicate and solve problems. You are good with
objects and activities involving your body, hands and
fingers.
 You like being physically active, playing sports, dancing,
or acting. You like doing crafts and working on
mechanical projects.
 You prefer to learn through your body or feelings. You
learn by touch, manipulation, and moving or feeling
whatever you are learning.
 You learn information best through games, acting, handson tasks, building.
If you are BODY SMART, you might
consider a career as a(n)…
 Dancer
 Coach
 Athlete
 Actor/Actress
 Equestrian
 Massage Therapist
 Physical Therapist
 Physician
 Carpenter
Eight Ways of Being Smart:
Musical/Rhythmic-MUSIC SMART
 If you are MUSIC SMART, you have the ability to hear
and recognize tones, rhythms and musical patterns. You
are even sensitive to nonverbal sounds in the
environment. You enjoy listening to music and singing to
themselves.
 You may play a musical instrument or sing in a choir. You
like to sing/play or drum to yourself.
 You can remember and repeat a melody after listening it
to once. You may use music to create melodies and
rhythms.
 You learn through rhythm and melody. You may need
music to study or you may learn new things more easily if
sung, tapped out, or whistled.
If you are MUSIC SMART, you might
make a good…
 Band Director
 Composer
 Recording Technician
 Singer
 Sound Engineer
 Musical Performer
 Music Critic
Eight Ways of Being Smart:
Interpersonal-PEOPLE SMART
 If you are PEOPLE SMART, you understand and care
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about people and their feelings and get along with almost
everyone. You have many friends and like to help them
solve their problems.
You can see things from another person’s point of view
and respect differences among people.
You usually pay attention to other people’s facial
expressions, gestures and tone of voice.
You like to teach other kids and participate in school
organizations and clubs. You have the ability to influence
people and are natural leaders.
You learn best by sharing and comparing things with
others.
If you are PEOPLE SMART, you
might consider a career as a…
 Teacher
 Counselor
 Travel Agent
 Child Care Worker
 Coach
 Mediator
 Physician/Nurse
 Manager
 Public Relations Specialist
Eight Ways of Being Smart:
Intrapersonal-SELF SMART
 If you are SELF SMART, you are aware of your
strengths and weaknesses, moods, and motivations.
You usually have good self-discipline to achieve
personal goals.
 You are self-motivated. You can monitor your
thoughts and feelings and control them effectively.
 You may need your own quiet space some or most
of the time, and you prefer to study by yourself.
 You learn best through observing and listening and
working at your own pace.
If you are SELF-SMART, you might
be good as a(n)…
 Entrepreneur
 Consultant
 Counselor
 Psychiatrist
 Researcher
 Writer
 Trainer
Eight Ways of Being Smart:
Naturalist-NATURE SMART
 If you are NATURE SMART, you have the ability to
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recognize plants, animals, and other parts of natural
environment such as rocks, trees, flowers, clouds.
You may like doing outdoor activities related to nature
such as fishing, hiking, camping.
You have a strong connection to the outside world or to
animals. You notice patterns and things from nature
easily. You may love collecting flowers or rocks, or you
may love caring for animals or plants.
You may enjoy stories, shows, or any subjects that deal
with animals or natural happenings (events). You may be
interested in biology, astronomy, meteorology, and
zoology.
You learn best when you work in nature and learn about
plants and natural events.
If you are NATURE SMART, you
might consider a career as a(n)…
 Botanist
 Chef
 Environmentalist
 Landscape Architect
 Marine Biologist
 Sailor
 Veterinarian
 Astronomer
 Meteorologist
Heather Barron
Email: hbarron@sdale.org
www.htms.springdaleschools.org
(Counselor Page)