Multiple Intelligence Theory

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This paper outlines the seven types of intelligence detailed in Gardner's "Multiple Intelligence Theory" and discusses the importance of this theory's application in the classroom. The paper explores possible applications of the theory in the classroom and points out that these applications could alter the way in which individual students are instructed. Finally, the paper briefly discusses the changes that have occurred within the learning world as a result of Gardner's theories.

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"Multiple Intelligence theory as developed by H. Gardner has always been a controversial issue. The seven intelligences, outlined by Gardner do not reflect traditional learning theories that assert that intelligence can be based upon one's ability to score well on a single test, like the Intelligence Quotient test, that has been used for decades to help determine the ability of a child to learn in a classroom setting. Gardner's theory on the other hand has been in existence since the early 1980s, growing in strength and number of applications since."

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