Howard Gardner s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Leanne Chau RWS 100 C Thompson 25 February 2002 Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner, a developmental psychologist, proposed a theory regarding the nature of intelligence that stands in contradiction to the prevailing psychometric perspective. In his essay, “ The Theory of Multiple Intelligences “ defines intelligence as an ability to solve problems or create product that are valued in at least one culture. ... At this point, Gardner assumes that IQ test is not an accurate way of testing people’s intelligence. ... Gardner argues that the theory allow to test whether a candidate ability can be counted as an intelligence by using seven different criteria. Although Gardner agrees that intelligence quotient predictors lead students to achievement in school, he also strongly believes that it is not necessarily to have achievement in life. Therefore, he proposes multiple intelligences in order to examine intelligence stages. Gardner brings up a major point by proving that IQ predictors lead students to achievement, but not necessarily to achievement in life.