Teaching for multiple intelligences, lazear describes the intellectual profile as indicating students strengths and weaknesses and therefore. The first decade of research on mi theory and practice was reported in the 1993 edition of multiple intelligences. Multiple intelligences is a theory, not an approach or set of strategies. The theory is a critique of the standard psychological view of. Multiple intelligences distills nearly three decades of research on multiple intelligences theory and practice, covering its central arguments and numerous developments since its introduction in 1983.
The theory of multiple intelligences began in the united states in the 1980s. Multiple intelligences mi theory, on the other hand, claims on the basis of evidence from multiple sources that human beings have a number of relatively. It was proposed by american developmental psychologist howard gardner in his 1983 book frames of mind. These designations refer to howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences, described in the document below. Indeed, when howard gardner introduced the theory in 1983, educational implications were only briefly mentioned. Multiple intelligences in the classroom brain connection. The most complete account of the theory and application of m.
The article suggests that the book focuses less on schools and more on further development of the theory and possible uses and applications. In the ten years since the publication of his seminal frames of mind, thousands of educators, parents, and researchers have explored the practical. I presented the theory for the first time in 1983, in my book frames of mind. The theory of multiple intelligences differentiates human intelligence into specific modalities, rather than seeing intelligence as dominated by a single general ability.
Over the past two decades this theory has made its way into classrooms and has gained positive attention. Gardner defines an intelligence as an informationprocessing potential to solve problems or create products that are valued in at least one culture. Howard gardner proposed this model in his 1983 book frames of mind. The theory of multiple intelligences 487 however, we focus principally on mi theory and practices as put forth by gardner. In doing so, i drew on evidence from a wide variety of sources, disciplines, and research tradition. Gardners theory of multiple intelligences or mi as it is commonly referred to evolved as a critique of the notion that people have simply a single intelligence. Using the multiple intelligences theory to compare student. I didnt come down entirely on the antigardner side of the fence but i was pretty critical about the lack of scientific evidence for separate intelligences and other imprecisions in his work a chronic failing of educationrelated studies.
Gardners theory provides a chance for teachers to help all. The theory in practice brings together previously published and original work by gardner and his colleagues at. Through research he determined that children learn in different ways, and identified eight intelligences, or pathways, through which children learn best. Multiple intelligencesthe theory that people are smart in more ways than onehas profound implication for educators. The theory was a huge departure from the more traditional banking method of education in which the. The arguments he presented against the prevailing onedimensional view of intelligence caught. Gardners 1983, 1999 conception of intelligence as pluralistic grew out of his observation that individuals who demonstrated substantial talent in domains as diverse as chess, music, athletics, politics.
However, with the restrictions of set curriculums and standardized testing, multiple intelligence theory has faced obstacles implementing fully into the. The theory of multiple intelligences, where he suggested that all people have different kinds of intelligences. Howard gardner, multiple intelligences and education. This research, using the multiple intelligences theory to compare student learning styles with classroom curriculum opportunities, has been written to fulfill the graduation requirements for an m. This theory attempted to disprove the intelligence quotient iq by suggesting that individuals actually possess eight different and autonomous intelligences. Gardner proposed that there are eight intelligences, and has suggested the possible addition of a ninth known as existentialist intelligence. Multiple intelligences theory after 20 years by branton shearer 2004 i am delighted to offer this selection of papers to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of frames of mind by howard gardner. Multiple intelligences theory is not just an alternative way of thinking about students cognitive abilities independent of classroom application. Multiple intelligences theory posits that there are seven ways people understand in the world, described by gardner as seven intelligences. Multiple intelligences the theory in practice howard gardner 1993 basic books. The theory in practice brings together previously published and original work by gardner and his colleagues at project zero to provide a coherent picture of what we have learned about the educational applications of mi theory from projects in schools and formal research over the last decade. The theory of multiple intelligences howard gardner.
This book describes the theory of multiple intelligences mi and was written in 1983 by its developer. Linguistic, logicalmathematical, visualspatial, bodykinesthetic, musicalrhythmic, interpersonal, intrapersonal. This new edition covers all developments since then and stands as the most thorough and uptodate account of mi available anywhere. Some of the questions concern the theory itself, though many more deal with recommended practices or with questionable applications. Which one of these teachers is using multiple intelligences mi theory to inform her practice. It is my hope that this special issue will serve as an invitation for ongoing dialogue, thoughtful research and lively debate regarding the mysteries of human intelligence. The second edition was published in britain by fontana press. The theory in practice represents an attempt to incorporate many perspectives and previously published essays in the educational implications of multiple intelligences theory. The theory is changing the way some teachers teach. I developed mi theory in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Gardners theory proposed the plurality of intelligence, suggesting that there are. Among the many educators who have written books on how to apply gardners multiple intelligences theory to teaching practices is david lazear. Some of this description is partially adapted and reprinted from the eric. The theory in practice brings together previously published and original work by gardner and his colleagues at project zero to provide a coherent picture of what we have learned about the educational applications of mi theory from projects in schools and. Howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences helps educators think differently about iq, and about what being smart means. Almost every day, i receive questions about multiple intelligences theory.
List of books and articles about multiple intelligences. Tens of thousands of educators, parents, and researchers have explored the practical implications and applications of this powerful notion, that. For the casual reader, howard gardners bookmultiple intelligences. We will look here at mi theory, the visions it holds for educators, and at multiple intelligences structures, a powerful and practical approach for implementing multiple intelligences that truly opens the doors to learning. Basic books, 1983, gardner put forward his theory of multiple intelligences, a theory that challenged the dominant definition of intelligence as. Almost eighty years after the first intelligence tests were developed, howard gardner challenged the view that something called intelligence could be objectively measured and reduced to a single number or iq score. In the ten years since the publication of his seminal frames of mind, thousands of educators, parents, and researchers have explored the practical implications of multiple intelligences mi theorythe powerful notion that there are separate human capacities, ranging from musical. The theory of multiple intelligences was first proposed by gardner in 1983 in frames of mind as a direct challenge to the classical view of intelligence gardner et al. Howard gardner first proposed his theory of multiple intelligence theory in 1983. Multiple intelligences theory multiple intelligences theory was developed by dr.
Mcgee bryce hantla prior to howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences mi, the prevailing view on intelligence was that each individual possessed a general. One of his most influential books, frames of mind, published over 25 years ago, offered a viewpoint that was completely in contrast to the traditional notion of intelligence. Multiple intelligences theory gardner learning theories. According to him, there is no such concept as intelligence but many fields in which you can be more or less intelligent.
This reader brings together work by howard gardner and his colleagues at project zero harvard graduate school of education to provide a coherent picture of what has been learned about the educational applications of multiple intelligences theory from school projects and formal research over the past decade. Howard gardner howard gardners brilliant conception of individual competence is. When gardners theory on multiple intelligences came out in 1983, it radically transformed teaching and learning in the u. Gardner includes discussions of global applications, multiple intelligences in the workplace, an assessment of multiple intelligences practice in. Multiple intellligence theory in all of its educator guides, sparked offers a diversity of content and activities addressing a variety of student intelligences. Howard gardners multiple intelligences is a wonderful book, and an argument for the thesis that there is not just one intelligence that people possess but rather multiple intelligences. This resulted in the emergence of his theory of multiple intelligences mi theory as presented in frames of mind 1983. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
The most complete account of the theory and application of multiple intelligences available anywherehoward gardners brilliant conception of individual competence, known as multiple intelligences theory, has changed the face of education. Multiple intelligences theory 20 linkedin slideshare. Multiple intelligences theory, action research, and. Gardner first outlined his theory in his 1983 book frames of mind. I wrote a paper on gardners theory of multiple intelligences when i was working toward my masters in education. An updated version of its predecessor, readers read with the expectation of explanations on the multiple intelligences also referred to as mi theory as well as maybe a few examples of its real world applications. It will help you to improve selfesteem, selfmotivation and independence, and help learners to fulfil their potential in all domains academic and practical. Multiple intelligences mi is a powerful tool for appreciating and enriching the talents of all your learners, of any age. Multiple intelligences theory pennsylvania state university. Multiple intelligences theory developed by harvard psychologist howard gardner in. Gardners theory of multiple intelligences m1 caught the imagination of educators and since the mid1980s gardners theory has been applied in educational contexts. New horizons in theory and practice 2rev ed by howard e.
The paper that describes the theory and rationale of multiple intelligences. The main howard gardner writings on multiple intelligences are as follows. According to the theory, an intelligence modality must fulfill eight criteria. The theory of multiple intelligences mi was first publicized by gardner in frames of mind lj 10183.
Howard gardners brilliant conception of individual competence is changing the face of education today. The theory of multiple intelligences, developed by psychologist howard gardner in the late 1970s and early 1980s, posits that individuals possess eight or more relatively autonomous intelligences. The standard psychological view of intellect states that there is a single intelligence, adequately measured by iq or other short answer tests. Multiple intelligences theory by howard gardner slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. I conducted research and wrote this work from november 2015 to july 2016. Since the publication of that work, gardner and others have continued to research the theory and its implications for education in general, curriculum development, teaching, and assessment. The theory of multiple intelligences appeared in the fall of 1983. The theory of multiple intelligences was proposed by psychologist howard gardner in the late 1970s. Individuals draw on these intelligences, individually and corporately, to create. The theory of multiple intelligences basic books, 1983 burst on the scene, it seemed to answer many questions for.