Howard

Gardner

Introduction:
Howard Gardner was born July 11, 1943 in
Scranton, PA and is 78 years old. He attended
Harvard University, Harvard College, and
Wyoming Seminary College. Gardner is married
with 3 children.

Famous works/
contribution
Howard is a American
developmental
psychologist, known for

Title of work his theory of multiple

intelligences.
His theory of multiple
intelligences proposes that
people are not born with all of
the intelligence they will ever
have.

Intelligences
There are 8 different types of
a 2+ b 2 2
intelligences. They are Linguistic, =c
Logical/Mathematical, Spacial, Bodily-
Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal,
Intrapersonal, and Naturalist.
Significance
Students often equate
intelligence with grades and/or
test scores. But teaching
students about Howard
Gardner's multiple intelligences
theory can show them that they
are all intelligent in different
ways. This perspective can
boost their confidence and
increase their motivation to
learn.
Conslusion
Gardner's theory has made a huge difference in the world
today and it is used all around. It's had the greatest
impact within the field of education. School has used and
proven this theory most because students are constantly
becoming smarter and learning more each day.

References
https://www.simplypsychology.org/multipl
e-intelligences.html
https://www.howardgardner.com/
https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-
resources/multiple-intelligences-theory/