Multiple Intellegences

What is it?

The ability to perceive, critique, express and transform (create) musical forms of information. They are aware of musical elements including rhythm, pitch, melody and tone. There are 2 forms of musical intelligence intuitive (top-down) and technical (bottom-up).

 

Everyday uses

Appreciating a song

Playing a musical instrument

Distinguishing the different sounds of a car, eg. Hearing engine trouble

 

Who is the student with this intelligence?

Students with this intelligence are immersed by sound and movement. They will tap their pencil or foot to a beat. They can sing along to all the pop music groups, they will also surround themselves with all types of music and use it as stress relief. These students are often humming, whistling or singing while working.

 

Adult Examples

Mozart        

Leonard Bernstein

Ray Charles

The Beatles

Beethoven

Barbara Streisand

 

Career Choices

Musician

Choreographer

Music critic

Conductor

DJ

Piano tuner

Composer

Sound engineer

Cheerleader

 

What helps this student learn?

Using musical or rhythmic activities, telling stories and using mnemonic memory devices. Songs, raps and rhythms can be used to convey the big ideas of the content. Allow students to hum, whistle or tap while they are working use songs, stories, music and poetry

 

What hinders this student?

The sound in the environment being distracting and harsh. This student becomes disengaged with written work, long repetitive tasks, complicated writing assignments, long periods of teacher talk and silent reading.

 

What activities promote learning with this intelligence?

Create music mnemonics

Create and use songs, raps, cheers, jingles and poems

Plan music/rhythmic activities

Allow background