Conceptualization And Assessment Of Human Intelligences

Ever since Spearman proposed the intelligence theory with G factor, there were several other intelligence theories proposed in response or as an alternative to Spearman’s. Among those, Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence and Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory would be the most influential ones as they are widely accepted and used in real life. Both of the theories share a critical view towards the unitary perspective which is the traditional definition of intelligence. However, the two theories differ in which they don’t agree with what factors should be the measures of intelligence, as well as the emphasis of the two theories.

Howard Gardner was best known for his theory of multiple intelligences. In his article entitled “A Rounded Version: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences,” Gardner explains the seven types of intelligences and what makes an individual “intelligent” in those areas. One of his definitions for intelligence is that it “entails the ability to solve problems or fashion products that are of consequence in a particular cultural setting or community” (Gardner 509). Schooling and education deal immensely on various types of problem solving, and a student’s ability to solve problems foreshadowed his/her future success (Gardner 507). With this in mind, one may come to the question of whether or not schooling and education best accommodates the seven

In “A Rounded Version: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences”, Howard Gardner illustrates how there are a variety of intelligences. Gardner starts off with an example how IQ tests may predict achievement in school but may not predict achievement in life. After finding out certain parts of the brain are responsible for certain functions, such as “Broca’s Area” which is responsible for sentence production, Gardner proposes the existence of multiple intelligences. Multiple studies later led him to propose seven distinct intelligences; Musical, bodily-kinesthetic, logical-mathematical, linguistic, spatial, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Each intelligence has certain classifications. According to Gardner’s classifications, I realized my intelligences are bodily-kinesthetic, logical-mathematical, and intrapersonal.

Charles Spearman's model of intelligence and Howard Gardner's multiple intelligence theory are two of the most widely used theories of intelligence. In order to understand how similar the two theories are we must first understand their differences. These two men differed in opinion on how IQ and intelligence should be measured, and they differed in opinion on what made a person "smart". In order to examine these things they first had to understand the human brain and how it works. They had to examine the human study habits and rituals, along with the human test taking habits.

Howard Gardner, the father of such a theory encour-ages educators to feel free to apply the theory and use it in the ESL and EFL environment.” 1 In his book “Frames of Mind” (New York, 1983, Basic Books) he proposed that intelligence falls into eight different areas.2 “My True Intelligence”3 is a quiz based on Gardner’s theory de-signed to find out where a student’s intelligence lies.

Howard Gardner’s theory on Multiple Intelligences explains that there is no single intelligence, but there are many intelligences which can improve the quality of education efforts(pg1). Multiple Intelligences are different forms of intelligences which aid our problem solving skills. These intelligences also describe a person 's personality so his or her strengths can be used to help teach the individual. Multiple Intelligences can also help him or her retain information. Because a person can improve

"Gardner's original Theory of Multiple Intelligences consists of three components, seven "intelligences," and eight supporting criteria of what comprises an "intelligence." The Three Components include: a definition of intelligence, a challenge to the notion of a general intelligence (g), and a challenge to the conviction that g can be reliably measured." (Helding,

Howard Gardner introduced the theory of multiple intelligences stating that each person possesses a blend of at least eight different kinds of intelligence: verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and environmental/naturalistic (Bruno, 2009).

     A renowned professor of education and psychology at Harvard University, Howard Gardner has radically changed the way we look at intelligence. In 1983 Gardner published the first of two books that theorize that there are multiple intelligences. Gardner believes “that human cognitive competence is better described in terms of a set of abilities, talents, or mental skills, which we call “intelligence” (378). Gardner’s theory dismisses the idea that intelligence is a single attribute of the mind and suggests that there are different types of intelligences that account for different human

Howard Gardner on multiple intelligences would capture the idea what it means to be smart. Gardner did focus on the test scores. He proposed the different expressions among the human intelligence. His theory has eight intelligences that can include skills and abilities that we learn throughout our society that we live in. “Gardner says there are many specific types of intelligence or frames of mind.”

Gardner describes linguistic intelligence as the “adept use of language.” I interpreted this as the use of language or metaphors to help understand what is being said to the students to bring out the best qualities of the student. I would reach the student by approaching them with the language and give them guidance and directions

Howard Gardner, a developmental psychologist, wrote in his book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (1983), how he was dissatisfied with the idea that intelligence was an abstract, singular entity that could be measured and correlated to all areas of thought. Gardner theorized that intelligence is actually constructed through seven different, unique modalities: Linguistic, Mathematical-Logical, Musical, Kinesthetic, Spatial, Interpersonal, and Intrapersonal Intelligences. He goes on to state that intelligence is more of an aptitude of learning that is fixed at birth and harder to change. This is a contrast to the current notion at the time that humans

What determines intelligence? According to Howard Gardner, intelligence cannot be universally subjected to one exclusive element. In his book Frames of Mind, he expands the dimension of intelligence through pluralizing the term to recognize different kinds of aptitudes. Originally, Gardner acknowledged that there were seven different branches of intelligence. Today, one’s intelligence can be understood in terms of nine different types. These multiple intelligences can be classified into the following categories: linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and existential. However, these multiple branches are not entirely independent from one another,

The study of intelligence is an important facet of Psychology that details the factors that go into the perception of people as “smart” or “dumb.” A plethora of different theories have been put forth that address this issue of Intelligence. Two of the most prominent ones include Charles Spearman’s g theory and Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory. Spearman’s theory has allowed for statistical reasoning with regards to important social issues. Gardner’s theory has important consequences in education. Important also in the study of Intelligence is a philosophical perspective and the triarchic theory. In newer research biological factors have proven to be important to intelligence as

All human beings possess all nine intelligences in varying degrees. Each individual has a different intelligence profile. Education can be improved by assessment of students ' intelligence profiles and designing activities accordingly. Each intelligence occupies a different area of the brain. The nine intelligences may operate in consort or independently from one another. These nine intelligences may define the human species. School traditionally caters to Verbal/Linguistic and Logical/Mathematical. (Zhou, p. 77)