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The Theorist. First of all, try to forget that you have ever heard of intelligence as a single property of the human mind, or that instrument called the intelligence test, which purports to measure intelligence once and for all.” (Gardner, Frames of Mind). Development of Something New.
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The Theorist • First of all, try to forget that you have ever heard of intelligence as a single property of the human mind, or that instrument called the intelligence test, which purports to measure intelligence once and for all.” (Gardner, Frames of Mind)
Development of Something New • “Second, cast your mind widely about the world and think of all the roles or “end states” – vocational and avocational – that have been prized by cultures during various eras.” (Gardner, Frames of Mind)
What the Theory Proposes • Gardner proposes a new definition for the concept of intelligence • Intelligence is not singular in its characteristics, origins, or functions • “An intelligence is the ability to solve problems, or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings…” • He initially proposes 7 (now 9) types of intelligence
Gardner’s Types of Intelligence • Logical/Mathematical • Verbal/Linguistic • Visual/Spatial • Bodily/Kinesthetic • Interpersonal • Intrapersonal • Musical • Naturalist • Existential • MI Descrips
Development of the Theory - Evidence • In formulating his theory Gardner studied • Children with brain damage • Children across cultures • Savants • http://www.learner.org/resources/series142.html • Savant Syndrome WMS
Summing it all up… • Gardner has gathered compelling evidence regarding the existence of many, varied intelligences • According to Gardner, the address of multiple intelligences ensures that each individual develops to the fullest of his or her intellectual potentials • He asks teachers to pay attention to this