Multiple Intelligence: Its uses and implication in Education Abstract An overview of Gardner’s theory on Multiple Intelligences is presented. This is shown to question and challenge the current bias of schooling towards language and logic. Some implementations of the theory are also considered‚ and general educational implications of the theory summarised. Theory of Multiple Intelligences has several implications for teachers in terms of classroom instruction. The theory states that all seven
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Introduction Howard Gardner ’s work around multiple intelligences has had a profound impact on thinking and practice in education - especially in the United States. In this research we explore the theory of multiple intelligences; why it has found a ready audience amongst educationalists; and some of the issues around its conceptualization and realization. In our society today we notice that children are very different‚ they enjoy different things and at times it is difficult to get them to
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Howard Gardner is famous for his theory of multiple intelligences. He was born July 11‚ 1943 in Pennsylvania. Gardner attended a school near his hometown‚ and he had a desire to learn and was a great student. Howard Gardner graduated from Harvard University in 1965. He got an A.B. in social relations and Ph.D. in developmental psychology. In 2000‚ Gardner and his colleagues at the Harvard Graduate School of Education made the master’s degree program in Mind‚ Brain and Education. This program was
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THEORY ON MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE Howard Earl Gardner (born July 11‚ 1943 in Scranton‚ Pennsylvania) is an American developmental psychologist who is John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education at Harvard University. He is best known for his theory of multiple intelligences. Multiple intelligences is an idea that simply states that human beings have many different ways to learn and process information‚ or "intelligences." In response
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The discourse surrounding multiple intelligence theory (MI) and its integration into education has been that of much debate. Written as an opposition to IQ testing‚ MI was originally developed as an alternate account of cognitive function‚ initially identifying seven distinct intelligences (verbal-linguistic‚ logical-mathematical‚ bodily-kinesthetic‚ spatial‚ interpersonal‚ intrapersonal and musical)‚ and later acquiring two more (naturalist and existential). Applied to an educational context‚ the
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Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences The purpose of this paper is to explore Howard Gardner’s theory on multiple intelligences. I will focus on spatial and bodily-kinesthetic intelligences and how linguistic intelligence has an underlying effect on the other intelligences. Spatial and bodily-kinesthetic intelligences would seem to be very distant from linguistic intelligence‚ however I believe that they are more similar then one might expect. Spatial intelligence can be loosely defined
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“Application of Multiple Intelligence Theory in Academics of budding intellects” Intelligences are sometimes innate and sometimes it depends on the culture and environment in which a person grows up. But intelligences can be developed. In order to enable our students face the challenges of professional life‚ they need to constantly bombared by a variety of challenges. Multiple Intelligence Theory was proposed by Dr. Howard Gardner in his book ‘Frames of Mind:
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Transformative Learning Theory And Multiple Intelligences Stella Jackson Transformative Learning Theory And Multiple Intelligences This writer reflection paper is about transformative learning theory and multiple intelligences. Sunny Cooper (2004) stated that “the study of transformational learning emerged with the work of Jack Mezirow (1981‚ 1994‚ 1997). Transformational learning is defined as learning that induces more far-reaching change in the learner than other kinds of learning
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Ann Barnes EXP105 2/11/13 In 1983 Howard Gardner changed the perception of intelligence and learning with his theory of multiple intelligences. He believed that the traditional view of intelligence that was based on the dimensions of mathematical‚ logical‚ and verbal didn’t completely reflect the human ability. Gardner came up with eight intelligences with his theory. Gardner defines “intelligences” as an ability of the human brain. He believes that the level of ability can grow
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Gardner disagreed with the traditional method used to determine one’s intelligence. He wanted to demonstrate that each’s has a different capacity‚ and it could vary according with their skills and strengths. • From what contest is the Author writing? He supported his Ideas from diverse sources‚ such as collecting information from different individuals with special skills‚ some with brain damage to determine what type of intelligence they had. He also consulted various studies including prodigies
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