Who Is Howard Gardner?

Howard Gardner is a developmental psychologist who is most famous for his Theory on Multiple Intelligence. This paper will discuss Gardner's life as well as his theory and how he has changed the world of education for all students and teachers.
Howard Gardner is a developmental psychologist. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on July 11, 1943. His parents were Ralph and Hilde Gardner. They were German- Jewish immigrants who fled Germany before World War Two. Growing up a good education was very important.He described himself as "a studious child who gained much pleasure from playing the piano". Because his parents felt education was so important they had hoped he would attend Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts. Phillips is a very
According to his theory, humans have seven distinct intelligences,Visual-Spatial, Bodily-kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical. Visual-Spatial is when you think in terms of physical space like architects or sailors.Visual-Spacial people are very aware of their environment and they like to draw, do puzzles, and daydream. These people also can be taught through drawing or verbal and physical imagery. Bodily-kinesthetic is when you use the body. For example these people are usually dancers or a surgeon's. They have a good sense of body awareness. They like movement, making things, touching. They are good at communicating through body language and can be taught through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, and role playing. Musical people do well with rhythm and sound. They love music, but they are sensitive to the sounds in their environment. They study better with music in the background. They can be taught by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, and tapping out time. Interpersonal people can understand and interact with others well. These people can learn through interaction. They usually have many friends as well as empathy for others and street smarts. They can be taught through group activities, seminars, dialogues. Intrapersonal people can understand their own interests and goals. These people usually stay away from others but they in tune with themselves. They have intuition and motivation, as well as confidence and opinions. They can be taught by studying independently and introspection. Linguistic learners are good at using words effectively. These people have highly developed auditory skills and can think in words. They like reading and playing word games.They can be taught by encouraging them to say and see words and reading books together. Naturalistic people are interested in the world. They enjoy