In his theory of multiple intelligences, Howard Gardner posits the existence of at least eight different intelligences in the human mind. Why are we good at one intelligence and not so good in other? I’ve dealt with this issue in another recent post, but in this one I’d like to zero in on one of...Read More
When I was in my early thirties, I created an organization called Latebloomers. It’s intention was to convey information to parents and teachers about honoring the different pace of learning in some children, and not placing strict timetables for reading, math, etc. on their development, since kids development at different times and places. Now I’m...Read More
Dr. Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences suggests that there are ”learning disabilities” in each of the eight intelligences. For Word Smart, there’s ”dyslexia” or difficulty decoding the printed word. For Music Smart there’s ”dysmusia,” when a person can’t sing on tune, has poor rhythm, and/or lacks a good musical memory. For Number/Logic Smart, there’s...Read More
In a previous video, we looked at how the eight intelligences in Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, develop as a result of nature (e.g. genetics etc.), nurture (e.g. education, parenting etc.), and culture (the broader social-historical context in which we find ourselves). Adding to this understanding is the fact that each of the eight...Read More
According to Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, each of us possesses eight different intelligences, including (the terms of mine): Word Smart, Number/Logic, Music Smart, Body Smart, Picture Smart, People Smart, Nature Smart, and Self Smart. Some of these intelligences are highly developed in us and others less developed. Each of us has our own unique profile...Read More
The term ”dyslexia” simply means ”trouble with words” in Latin. But when we speak of dyslexics, we’re talking about individuals who primarily have difficulty decoding words, thus making the act of reading (and writing) an onerous task, unless and until they receive intensive instruction in phonemic awareness and other literacy skills. However, while the ”deficit” is...Read More
Most people think of the theory of multiple intelligences as a cognitive model of learning; that is, a path guiding us to an understanding of how people think. But I believe that there is an important affective purpose in using the theory, and that is, to make you happy. It represents a picture of our...Read More
Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences explains that each of us possesses at least eight or nine intelligences. How do these intelligences come into being in the first place? The question of where ”intelligence” as a singular phenomenon comes from has been hotly debated by psychometricians and other experts for decades. Generally speaking, the debate...Read More
The public perception of people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is that it is a disability. However, when seen through the lens of Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, the situation is more complex with both strengths and challenges serving as a truer picture of autism. People identified with ASD usually have difficulty with...Read More
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