Explain Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence. Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences posits that individuals are not born with all intelligence they will ever need but develop as they grow. This theory was first featured in Howard Gardner’s book published in 1983 titled “Frames of Mind.” Howard Gardener’s theory of multiple intelligence was developed to counter the argument that people only have the general intelligence. Gardener argues that human intelligence is differentiated into eight intelligence modalities, and each represents different ways of processing information.

Types of intelligence

One of the types of intelligence proposed by Gardener is linguistic and focuses on individuals’ ability to learn and coordinate language. The second type of intelligence is Logical. It deals with people’s ability to logically analyze problems, solve mathematical problems, and investigate scientific issues. Spatial is the third type of intelligence. It focuses on people’s ability to recognize and manipulate graphical patterns. Besides, the fourth type of intelligence is Bodily- Kinesthetic. It defines the ability to solve problems either using one’s whole body or part of the body.

Musical intelligence is the fifth and deals with individuals’ ability to understand musical patterns, including performance and composition. Interpersonal intelligence is the sixth type and defines the capacity to understand other people’s motives, intentions, and desires. The seventh type of intelligence is intrapersonal and deals with the capacity to understand oneself in terms of desires, capacities, fears, and special abilities. The last type of intelligence identified by Gardener is the naturalist and involves recognition and classifications of species.

Do you agree with this theory? Is there anything you would change or add to this theory?  Use your own words and discuss the questions above in 10 complete sentences while following the rules of correct English grammar. APA style