2.1.3 The Use of MI Theory in Education
Since Gardner proposed his Multiple Intelligences Theory in his book, Frames of Mind in 1983, a great majority of educators have been applying it in education. They have considered the idea of multiple intelligences as a ‘powerful medicine’ for the shortcomings that are existent in the educational system. Whether they used it as a teaching approach, method or strategy or as an assessment tool, they agreed on that instruction should be tailored according to the multiple intelligences of the students. They called for considering the strengths of the students that may exist in other areas other than the logical-mathematical and verbal linguistic areas. Common sense tells us that it is so hard to deny the importance of the ‘non-academic’ intelligence such as musical activities, self-awareness, or visual spatial abilities (Shearer, 1999, as cited in Abdallah, 2008).
Abdallah (2008) states the three importance points of …show more content…
His theory proposed that individuals have the capability to learn by using varying levels and combination of skills. Gardner’s basic view of learners was that each was unique and should be so treated. He also believed that students learn differently from each other. His MI theory introduced eight, possibly nine, different types of intelligences: Linguistic, Logical/Mathematical, Musical, Spatial, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Kinesthetic, Naturalistic, and Spiritual/Existential. Gardner proposed that "Intelligence is a biopsychological potential to process information that can be activated in a cultural setting to solve problems or create products that are of value in a culture" (p.34). Many educator worked out with the MI theory, e.g. Haley (2004) conducted action research and the results showed that the students did achieve greater success rates when the MI theory was
Since Gardner proposed his Multiple Intelligences Theory in his book, Frames of Mind in 1983, a great majority of educators have been applying it in education. They have considered the idea of multiple intelligences as a ‘powerful medicine’ for the shortcomings that are existent in the educational system. Whether they used it as a teaching approach, method or strategy or as an assessment tool, they agreed on that instruction should be tailored according to the multiple intelligences of the students. They called for considering the strengths of the students that may exist in other areas other than the logical-mathematical and verbal linguistic areas. Common sense tells us that it is so hard to deny the importance of the ‘non-academic’ intelligence such as musical activities, self-awareness, or visual spatial abilities (Shearer, 1999, as cited in Abdallah, 2008).
Abdallah (2008) states the three importance points of …show more content…
His theory proposed that individuals have the capability to learn by using varying levels and combination of skills. Gardner’s basic view of learners was that each was unique and should be so treated. He also believed that students learn differently from each other. His MI theory introduced eight, possibly nine, different types of intelligences: Linguistic, Logical/Mathematical, Musical, Spatial, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Kinesthetic, Naturalistic, and Spiritual/Existential. Gardner proposed that "Intelligence is a biopsychological potential to process information that can be activated in a cultural setting to solve problems or create products that are of value in a culture" (p.34). Many educator worked out with the MI theory, e.g. Haley (2004) conducted action research and the results showed that the students did achieve greater success rates when the MI theory was