Tip #51 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKInley & Trombly) - Multiple INtelligences
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #51 The Multiple Intelligences Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. ~John Wooden The theory of Multiple Intelligences, created by Dr. Howard Gardner, is based on a belief that school systems focus on a very narrow range of intelligence. Dr. Gardner felt that the primary focus of the school system is concentrated essentially on verbal/linguistic and logical/mathematical skills. He acknowledges that these skills are vital but suggests that there are at least five other kinds of intelligence important to human development and that most people are able to develop all of these skills. Knowing what they are can help parents to understand that there are many different ways that kids can excel. The seven intelligences, as described by Dr. Gardner, follow. We’ve also included some ways you ...