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Multiple Intelligences (11/12/09)

Series: Let's Talk Kids
From: WUIS
Length: 00:03:31

It makes sense that a child who gets straight A’s in math and reading will go on to be a CEO at a Fortune 500 company. But what about the straight C student who struggles through said subjects, barely graduates from college after 6 years and changing majors, and goes on to become a highly successful entrepreneur? Read the full description.

Cq-ltk_small In 1983, Harvard Professor Howard Gardner published his explanation. Gardner’s theory of
“multiple intelligences” explains that there is more than one way to be gifted.

Gardner has identified at least eight kinds of intelligence and is studying additional
attributes to see if they meet his criteria.

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Piece Description

In 1983, Harvard Professor Howard Gardner published his explanation. Gardner’s theory of
“multiple intelligences” explains that there is more than one way to be gifted.

Gardner has identified at least eight kinds of intelligence and is studying additional
attributes to see if they meet his criteria.

Transcript

Multiple Intelligences – 11/12/09
It makes sense that a child who gets straight A’s in math and reading will go on to be a
CEO at a Fortune 500 company. But what about the straight C student who struggles
through said subjects, barely graduates from college after 6 years and changing majors,
and goes on to become a highly successful entrepreneur?
Throughout human history, there’s been recognition of different ways of being smart. In
1983, Harvard Professor Howard Gardner published his explanation. Gardner’s theory of
“multiple intelligences” explains that there is more than one way to be gifted.
Gardner has identified at least eight kinds of intelligence and is studying additional
attributes to see if they meet his criteria. If you wonder how legitimate his ideas are,
consider the amazing grace of an Olympic gymnast. Listen to the innovative musical
constructs of a gifted musician. Marve...
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