Dr Howard Gardner the creator of the Multiple Intelligences, thinking model, spoke at the ICOT Conference yesterday. What a privilege it was to be able to listen to him in person.
25 years on Dr Gardner still believes there is so much to learn and that he is continuing to refine his beliefs around these 'Multiple Intelligences."
Gardner's approach in developing these Multiple Intelligences was to base his work on sound research. He did not rely solely on tests and decided to look at al the evidence from the different branches of science to see how the human mind worked.
From this work came the MI's that we know today. (example in brackets)
Linguistic (The Poet)
Logical Mathematical (The Scientist)
Musical (The Musician)
Spatial (The Architect)
Kinesthetic (The Dancer)
Interpersonal (The Leader)
Intrapersonal (Theability to understanding yourself)
Naturalist (Love of Nature)
Dr Gardner makes two claims...We all have these intelligences and no two people have the exact same profile.
Dr Gardner also believes it is a mistake to have Uniform Schools. (Nothing to do with School Uniforms!)
Rather - Taught, treated and tested in the same way.
His preference is for Individual Centred Education and believe the use of computers helps to enhance this style of learning. He went on to say that it is important to match students to their needs and develop environments which promote these MI's.
Dr Gardner firmly believes that the first country to adopt this style of individualised learning will be highly successful.
More information about Dr Howard Gardner can be found on his website.
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