MALAY
Running Head: HOWARD GARDNER’S THEORY OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
Reflective Essay on
Howard Gardner’s
Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Caroline O’Bannon
ETC 547 Fall 2001
Dr.Becky Willis
Northern Arizona University
Abstract
This is a reflective essay on Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, commonly known as MI. This theory, first introduced in the early 80’s, was not intended to spark educational reform. However that has been the case as many schools have integrated the principals of this theory into teaching practices and hundreds of books have been written on the subject. In this essay, the Theory of Multiple Intelligences will be explored as well as its originator, Howard Gardner. Additionally, the influence of Gardner’s theory on teaching practices and my own points of agreement and disagreement with Gardner’s views will be presented.
Reflective Essay on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences The purpose of this paper is three-fold. First, it is to explore the theory and the developer of multiple intelligences. Second, to become acquainted with the effects this theory has had on teaching practices. The third purpose is to express my own points of agreement and disagreement with this theory.
The Theorist
Howard Gardner is a Professor of Education at Harvard University where he has received all of his post-secondary education. He is trained both as a developmental and neuropsychologist. Gardner has authored numerous books and articles in professional journals, most notably the theory of multiple intelligences. The theory came about as a fusion of his cognitive capacities research with normal and gifted children and with adults with brain damage. Since the release of his book he began teaching in the Harvard Graduate School of Education, has become actively involved in school reform, and in developing
Reflective Essay on
Howard Gardner’s
Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Caroline O’Bannon
ETC 547 Fall 2001
Dr.Becky Willis
Northern Arizona University
Abstract
This is a reflective essay on Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, commonly known as MI. This theory, first introduced in the early 80’s, was not intended to spark educational reform. However that has been the case as many schools have integrated the principals of this theory into teaching practices and hundreds of books have been written on the subject. In this essay, the Theory of Multiple Intelligences will be explored as well as its originator, Howard Gardner. Additionally, the influence of Gardner’s theory on teaching practices and my own points of agreement and disagreement with Gardner’s views will be presented.
Reflective Essay on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences The purpose of this paper is three-fold. First, it is to explore the theory and the developer of multiple intelligences. Second, to become acquainted with the effects this theory has had on teaching practices. The third purpose is to express my own points of agreement and disagreement with this theory.
The Theorist
Howard Gardner is a Professor of Education at Harvard University where he has received all of his post-secondary education. He is trained both as a developmental and neuropsychologist. Gardner has authored numerous books and articles in professional journals, most notably the theory of multiple intelligences. The theory came about as a fusion of his cognitive capacities research with normal and gifted children and with adults with brain damage. Since the release of his book he began teaching in the Harvard Graduate School of Education, has become actively involved in school reform, and in developing
References: Campbell, Bruce. (1990). The Research Results of a Multiple Intelligences Classroom. On The Beam Anniversary Edition). NY: Basic Books. (Original work published 1983). Harvard Project Zero Retrieved October 22, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://surfaquarium.com/micrit.htm Perry, Judy