Howard Gardner, professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, explores the notion of multiple intelligence. His work has greatly influenced the field of early childhood development and education, generally. Learn more about Gardner's contribution to the understanding of intelligence and the developing child.
realaudio file - Howard Gardner and Daniel Goleman discuss their work with Neal Conan
this June 23, 1997 edition of NPR's "Talk of the Nation".
realaudio file - Howard Gardner and E.D. Hirsch discuss "Disciplined Minds", (also the title of a book by Gardner). Aired on May 5, 1999, the segment deals with the "meaning and aim of education". NPR's "Talk of the Nation". Melinda Penkava hosts the interview.
The link Multiple Intelligences by Amy C. Brualdi summarizes Gardner's expanded view of intelligence and is a good introduction to Gardner's work in a subject area that will be of great interest all parents and expectant parents.Howard Gardner: Multiple Intelligence Theory Proponent is another good introduction to Gardner's influential work.
REAL GENIUSES Howard Gardner probes Extraordinary Minds presented by Online News Hour is Q&A session in which Gardner fields a number of questions about his theories of exceptional minds.
"The Idea of Multiple Intelligences" from Howard Gardiner's book, "Frames of Mind" New York: Basic Books, 1985, tracks the historic quest to understand aptitude and intelligence, from ancient Greece to Piaget, from Descartes to Freud. Here, Gardner's use of the historic perpective on the subject is provocative and enlightening.
MI - The Theory Multiple intelligence concepts are given brief summaries and links are provided referencing Harvard Project Zero, an alternative school that applies Howard Gardner's theories and techniques. The subject of reformation of education is the focus of some of the many links on this site. Howard Gardner and his colleague's notions of rennovating mainstream educational practices deserve a careful look.
Reflections on Multiple Intelligences - Myths and Messages BY HOWARD GARDNER is an extremely revealing article. Gardner seeks to "set the record straight". This is an extraordinary piece of work, really. Gardner's work has been met by criticism. Here, Gardner gives a detailed analysis of, what he understands as, the myths and distortions that have surrounded the Multiple Intelligence concept Gardner has formulated and promoted over the years.
This piece is extraordinary in a number of ways. The sparks fly. It is if Gardner has marshaled his entire intellectual and emotional resources to explain his ideas and to analyse the misrepresentations of those ideas by others. Here, Gardner takes on the role of a kind of intellectual street fighter. The article reveals an extraordinary mind involved in an extraordinary intellectual exercise. In all fairness, Some of the critics of Gardner's Multiple Intelligence concept raise points that are apt.
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IQ? Multiple Intelligence? Now EQ ? Yes, the notion of "EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE" is another take in the discussion of intelligence. In fact, the EQ concept can be said to be an offshoot or extension of Gardner's Multiple Intelligence. Daniel Goleman caused quite a stir, suggesting that EQ was not only an "intelligence" that had been long neglected, but was the "master aptitude", an ability that is the primary factor that determines success in life.
Are his bold claims exagerated? Quite the contrary. While the reader may disagree with this or that aspect of Goleman's application or interpretation of EQ, it is difficult to overstate the importance of this "newly discovered" aptitude. Parents, educators, psychologists and other professionals in the childhood development and human development fields, will be hard-pressed to disagree with Goleman's message or with his claim that this is a key that unlocks the barriers to a successful life. You don't have to be a parent or educational professional to benefit from the insight that is acquired from understanding the "master aptitude".
In 1995, Goleman's ideas became known to the general public. His book on EQ topped the charts as a #1 bestseller.The article, THE EQ FACTOR - New brain research suggests that emotions, not IQ, may be the true measure of human intelligence BY NANCY GIBBS, appeared in TIME Magazine (October 2, 1995 Volume 146, No. 14). This well-written article is an excellent introduction to EQ. The Goleman bestseller is available at the ULTIMATE Multiple Intelligence Bookstore. Click here to go to realaudio link to hear an interview with Goleman and Gardner.
What Should Parents and Teachers Know to Help Them Better Recognize Mathematical Talent? is a review of studies dealing with mathematical aptitudes, variations in learning modes, and the fostering of mathematic and mathematic related cognitive skills in the developing child.
What is intelligence? looks at research on intelligence and the growing awareness of the serious limitations inherent in traditional notions of intelligence.
Strategies for for developing cognitive skills in the infancy stage? explores the factors that influence cognitive developement in infancy.
April 11, 2005
THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
THE "MOZART EFFECT"RESEARCH ON MUSIC AND THE DEVELOPING BRAIN, AND MORE...
An extraordinary site, produced by the Suzuki Music Academy that, while created for professional music educators, will be of interest to parents who wish to know more about this special subject. Current research into music and its relation to cognititive and emotional development, perception, and a range of music related studies, are the focus of this comprehensive collection of materials. The site includes a remarkable catalogue of links to some outstanding resources. Although much of the material referenced here is quite technical, those with a special interest in the subject matter will find this to be one of the very best of the online resources of its kind available on the web.