Multiple Intelligence Theory by Howard Gardner

Edutopia revisits its 1997 interview with Harvard University Professor Howard Gardner about multiple intelligences and new forms of assessment.

“The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults.” -American Institute for Learning and Development . In reality, Gardner suggests that there are many more intelligences than just 8! In this 1994 interview with Edutopia, Gardner discusses the 8 intelligences. Watch the video to learn more about the different types of intelligence, get insights on how your child learns and how you can nurture your child’s unique gifts.