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LENA ADILLA

The theory of multiple intelligenceswas developed in 1983 by Dr. HowardGardner, professor of education atHarvard University. It suggests thatthe traditional notion of intelligence,based on I.Q. testing, is far toolimited. Instead, Dr. Gardner proposeseight different intelligences toaccount for a broader range of humanpotential in children and adults.

Howard Gardner, Ph.D. is a professor at Harvard University and the author of many books and articles. His theory of multiple intelligences has challenged long-held assumptions about intelligence -- especially about a single measure of intelligence. Dr. Gardner also co-directs Harvard's Project Zero.

Is somewhat autonomous from other human capacities

Has a core set of information-processing operations

Has a distinct history in the stages of development we each pass through

Has plausible roots in evolutionary history

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When asked how educators should implement the theory of multiple intelligences, Gardner says, “ It's very important that a teacher take individual differences among kids very seriously The bottom line is a deep interest in children and how their minds are different from one another, and in helping them use their minds well.“

Linda Campbell describes five approaches to curriculum change:

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