Explore the Multiple Intelligence Oasis website. This is Howard Gardner’s official website on multiple intelligence theory. On the Home page, watch Dr. Gardner’s brief video introducing his theory. Next, read the information on the About page for an overview of the theory and an introduction to the eight components of multiple intelligence. Thirdly, explore the Practices page, to learn about good uses and misuses of this theory.
While Dr. Gardner’s theory has been most widely used in primary and secondary education settings, it also has important implications for business presentations and communication more broadly. As everyone has a number of multiple intelligences, it is important to present materials in various ways to meet different needs and to encourage more holistic understanding of your information (Gardner, 2013). For example, you can use stories, text, images, diagrams, charts, music and/or sound, and demonstrations.
What are your thoughts about multiple intelligence theory? Do you agree with it? Why or why not? Do you think it can help us prepare presentations which are more appealing to an audience? Why or why not?
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Reference
Howard Gardner. Oct. 16, 2013. ‘Multiple intelligences’ are not ‘learning styles.’ The Washington Post 'Answer Sheet'.
