Hear it From Howard Gardner himself:
Wisdom from Gardner to Educators
- Individualize teaching as much as possible. Teach in ways that are effective and make students feel comfortable learning.
- Pluralize your teaching because all “students benefit from encountering information in multiple forms”.
- Do not use the term “styles”. In contrast to what is generally accepted, multiple intelligences are not learning styles. Click here to learn more about this misconception.
Benefits of Using MI in the Classroom
- Every student possesses at least one strength. The theory is a reminder that intelligence is not solely academics in the classroom.
- Teaches with multiple modalities. MI is a tool for presenting material in a variety of forms.
- Novelty. Variety keeps students on their toes and engaged in the lessons, increasing their recall of material.
- Supports the constructivist perspective on teaching. Learning revolves around the students and their strengths.