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Multiple Intelligences: A Different Way to Understand How We Learn
Understanding the way we acquire knowledge is important for students, teachers and parents. The innovative and novel approach proposed by psychologist Howard Gardner addresses this issue in a simple and concise way.
Developmental psychologist Howard Gardner’s 1983 book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences separates human intelligence into different abilities rather than a single general aptness as it was previously believed. He originally identified eight intelligences which will be detailed in this article.
The theory of multiple intelligences is valuable when assessing and developing methods of pedagogy. It is also an important tool in understanding how you and your children learn.
At the end of the article, the reader will find websites that offer tests based on this theory. Please note some of the tests are free, others attempt to charge you for the results.
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