In 1983 Dr. Howard Gardner, who is a developmental psychologist, unfolded the theory of multiple intelligences. Such theory is based on eight different levels of intelligence, which include: Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence, Mathematical-Logical Intelligence, Visual-Spatial Intelligence, Intrapersonal Intelligence, Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence, Interpersonal Intelligence, and Naturalist Intelligence (Research). It is a proven fact that we all learn at different levels. Schools cannot intend to classify a student’s brilliance, through a particular testing that either classifies you as intelligent or learning disabled. I find this to be completely unfair. Therefore, based on Dr. Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory, I strongly believe that
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We need to update our education system. Gardner himself made reference to our education system as being obsolete and in my opinion, he is correct. We need not only to promote innovation and creativity, we need to allow it and embrace it. The only way to achieve that is by immediate change. We need to introduce new ways of teaching that welcome the idea of group development and exploring new ideas. Through the introduction of the various intelligences in schools, parent and teachers will be in a position to understand an individual’s weaknesses and strengths. The main benefit of this method is that it enables an educator to understand the various ways through the mind of a learner that would be more productive in a certain area. Gardener, gives an example of a child who has brain damage and a language impairment, but is able to play music. Clearly, this child would benefit from a different style of learning where a traditional curriculum would miss this child’s possible …show more content…
We are connected to the world 24/7 through advances in technology and the internet. We need to learn how to use that to our advantage and this change is urgent in nature. Gardner detailed certain steps for this change to come about and it involves what he referred to as “reinventing, not reforming” the system. Intelligence fair assessments, curriculums focused on skills, knowledge, and adapting those to the particular learning styles and strengths of students are some of the ways that that can bring about this change. Educating teachers and attracting diverse open minded individuals into teaching, as well as community participation is essential so that other individuals and institutions can contribute to the educational process. Support from family members and other mentoring adults, institutions such as businesses, the various professions, and especially museums need to be involved much more intimately in the educational
We need to update our education system. Gardner himself made reference to our education system as being obsolete and in my opinion, he is correct. We need not only to promote innovation and creativity, we need to allow it and embrace it. The only way to achieve that is by immediate change. We need to introduce new ways of teaching that welcome the idea of group development and exploring new ideas. Through the introduction of the various intelligences in schools, parent and teachers will be in a position to understand an individual’s weaknesses and strengths. The main benefit of this method is that it enables an educator to understand the various ways through the mind of a learner that would be more productive in a certain area. Gardener, gives an example of a child who has brain damage and a language impairment, but is able to play music. Clearly, this child would benefit from a different style of learning where a traditional curriculum would miss this child’s possible …show more content…
We are connected to the world 24/7 through advances in technology and the internet. We need to learn how to use that to our advantage and this change is urgent in nature. Gardner detailed certain steps for this change to come about and it involves what he referred to as “reinventing, not reforming” the system. Intelligence fair assessments, curriculums focused on skills, knowledge, and adapting those to the particular learning styles and strengths of students are some of the ways that that can bring about this change. Educating teachers and attracting diverse open minded individuals into teaching, as well as community participation is essential so that other individuals and institutions can contribute to the educational process. Support from family members and other mentoring adults, institutions such as businesses, the various professions, and especially museums need to be involved much more intimately in the educational