Dear students,

  in chapter bellow you can find basic information about the Multiple intelligence theory. Other useful links connected with the topic are also attached bellow.

What is intelligence?

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Gardner´s theory of intelligence

 The theory of multiple intelligences ("MIT") was developed by psychologist Howard Gardner in early 1980s. The author propose  that individuals (students) possess eight  relatively autonomous intelligences ( linguistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, spatial intelligence, musical intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, naturalistic intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and intrapersonal intelligence  - for more see pictures bellow). However in modern schools are only two of these intelligences tested  linguistic and logical mathematical).

Therefore MIT offers another perspective. This point of view can broaden educators horizons with two advantages:

1) First, it may  pave the ways for planning the education program in a way that students realize their potentials and move toward their desires; 

2) second, it can make it possible for teacher to reach students who are more active because learning would be more attractive in a condition that learners are trained through the use of these intelligences.

Multiple intelligences

The eight intelligences

McClain, S., Brody, A. (2007). Understanding Multiple Intelligences: Best Practice: Effective programs meet the needs of people with diverse intelligences Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/pli_environment_education/7

Gardner's theory has been widely influential in education, and it has been used to develop new teaching methods and curricula. However, the theory has also been criticized for being too vague and for lacking empirical support.

One critique of Gardner's theory is that it is not clear how the eight intelligences are related to each other. Gardner argues that the intelligences are independent of each other, but some critics argue that they are actually interconnected.

Another critique of Gardner's theory is that it lacks empirical support. There is little scientific evidence to support the claim that there are eight different kinds of intelligence.

Despite these critiques, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has been influential in education. It has been used to develop new teaching methods and curricula, and it has helped to raise awareness of the different ways that people learn.

Here are some of the ways in which Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has been used in education:

•     Differentiated instruction: Teachers can use Gardner's theory to plan lessons that address the different intelligences of their students.
•     Multisensory learning: Teachers can use a variety of teaching methods to reach all of their students' intelligences.
•     Brain-based learning: Teachers can use activities that engage the different parts of the brain to help students learn.

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