Frames Of Mind: The Theory Of Multiple Intelligences | 
|  | | | Title: | Frames Of Mind: The Theory Of Multiple Intelligences | | Author: | Howard E. Gardner | | Publisher: | Basic Books | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 20 April, 1993 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0465025102 / 9780465025107 | | List Price: | $22.00 | | You Save: | $7.04 | | Amazon Price: | $14.96 | |
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A revolutionary challenge to the widely held notion that intelligence is a single general capacity possessed by every individual to a greater or lesser extent. . More than 200,00 copies of earlier editions have been sold; this reissue includes a new introduction by the author to mark the twenty-first birthday of this remarkable book. 0465004407 the Arts and Human Development : with a New Introduction by the Author 0465004458 Art, Mind, and Brain : a Cognitive Approach to Creativity 0465014542 Creating Minds : an Anatomy of Creativity as Seen Through the Lives of Freud, Einstein, Picasso, Stravinsky, Eliot, Graham, and Gandhi 0465046355 the Mind's New Science : a History of the Cognitive Revolution 0465082807 Leading Minds : an Anatomy of Leadership 0465086292 to Open Minds 0465088961 the Unschooled Mind : How Children Th
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• Freedom To Pursue Our Natural Gifts! 28 May, 2008
A Liberating and Spiritual Awakening Book!
Although the concept of Multiple Intelligences had existed for some time, Gardner brings fresh thoughts to the subject. His book "Frames of Mind" explains a non exhaustive list of human intelligences.
The book is an academic study primarily written for experts in his field. Although good, it can be tough to read for people outside the field. Thomas Armstrong helped interpret these intelligences for the general population in his book: 7 Kinds of Smart.
Having said that, Frames of Mind it is a powerful work that is worth investing the time to read and understand for those who want to understand the roots of the subject.
Whether there are seven kinds of intelligences or more is not that crucial, nor is the possibility that there are subsets to any or all of these different types of intelligences.
What is important is that if there are multiple intelligences, (and I for one agree), then a whole new world of opportunities awaits those who are willing to learn their true strengths and passions in life.
Formal schooling puts strong emphasis on Logical-Mathematical and Linguistic intelligence. Musical Intelligence (music class), Body Kinesthetic and Spatial-Intelligence (gym), Interpersonal Intelligence (intertwined in all classes--getting along with others), and Intrapersonal Intelligence (not taught much) are considered lower priority intelligences in our schools. Logical-Mathematical and Linguistic intelligences are clearly important. However, knowing about and exploring your other intelligences is beneficial as well.
Knowing that you possess other intelligences and the ability to pursue your natural gifts (full or part time) can be a liberating experience and a spiritual awakening!
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• Original And Intelligent Way Of Understanding Human Abilities 16 May, 2007
In one sense what Howard Gardner does in this book is expand our sense of what the human mind is and the human being actually does. For instead of accepting what had long been the standard model in which there are essentially only two different kinds of Intelligence, verbal and mathematical he takes note of other sides of our action which were not connected with the theory and study of Intelligence.
Gardner suggests that there are seven basic kinds of Intelligence. These kinds of Intelligence were defined by Mark K. Smith in Infed Encylopedia as follows.
"Linguistic intelligence involves sensitivity to spoken and written language, the ability to learn languages, and the capacity to use language to accomplish certain goals....
Logical-mathematical intelligence consists of the capacity to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically....
Musical intelligence involves skill in the performance, composition, and appreciation of musical patterns....
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence entails the potential of using one's whole body or parts of the body to solve problems. It is the ability to use mental abilities to coordinate bodily movements....
Spatial intelligence involves the potential to recognize and use the patterns of wide space and more confined areas....
Interpersonal intelligence is concerned with the capacity to understand the intentions, motivations and desires of other people. It allows people to work effectively with others. ...
Intrapersonal intelligence entails the capacity to understand oneself, to appreciate one's feelings, fears and motivations..."
Gardner also suggests that there may be at least two other kinds of Intelligence, a form of intelligence which enables us to connect with, understand relate properly to the natural world. And a spiritual intelligence .
This theory of Intelligences which Gardner sees as a new theory of human nature has its primary importance as educational tool.
It is also developed in some sense to overcome the straitjacketing of the standard model of Intelligence Testing.
As a layman I cannot say much about the scientific weight and value of this theory. It seems to make sense on common sense terms. But one might also want to ask if there is not a certain heirarchy in value , importance relating to the various kinds of intelligence.
What is clear is that this work is of major importance for all those who would study human abilities, and their development.
By broadening our understanding of what Intelligence is Gardner would also seem to have the goal of widening the circle of those people who we ordinarily think of and define as 'intelligent'. And also more importantly eliminating for many the sense of stigma at not necessarily being the most successful at the standard kinds of Intelligence Test.
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• The Original Work On Multiple Intelligences 02 January, 2009
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Professor Howard Gardner's concept of multiple intelligences has had a significant effect on our understanding of the concept of intelligence and, especially on education. The recently published Twentieth Anniversary Edition of Gardner's theory, Frames of Mind, is both a reason for celebration and an excuse for reading this work if you have not already done so. There are two cautions, however. The first is that the text is 20 years old and, given the attention that has been paid to MI, not the latest information on this topic. The book does contain an introduction to the 10th and 20th editions, but this is hardly sufficient. The second is that Gardner writes in the heavy, pedantic style of academics and thus it is difficult for the ordinary person to understand. Still, the effort is worth while.
In brief, Gardner challenges the then prevailing idea that intelligence is a single generalized entity. Instead, "I argue that there is persuasive evidence for the existence of several relatively autonomous (emphasis in original) human intellectual competencies. These are the "frames of mind' of my title." Gardner goes on to identify seven such competencies: linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, and the personal intelligences (intra-and inter-personal. In Part II of the book he presents the theory behind these intelligences and in Part III the implications and applications. The theory includes evidence from biology and experimental evidence especially from people with some special mental condition (such as autism). Part III is relatively short and thus the reader will need to consult later works to see how MI has been applied.
That MI has had a great influence on education can be seen from the following example. I am currently working in Beijing, China where I am developing a new education curriculum. I was describing this work to a student at Beijing Normal (teachers) University and said that I planned to use the idea of multiple intelligences in the curriculum. She said, "Oh, yes, Gardner, we know all about it."
I rate the book at four stars because it is the place to start learning about this concept, but is in itself not sufficient. This idea is especially important to educators, but everyone will benefit from having a better understanding of human intelligence.
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• Stunning 30 May, 2008
For several years I thought of things that are studied by the howard gardner " Frames of Mind" So far the book has been more than I expected, and makes parents think about what they have to teach their kids at home, and how to realize the different types of perspectives towards dealing with children. A very important trait is the defenition of theory and hypothesis, intresting that the MI is known as a theory with so many people antagonizing with it.
kids have an amazing potential waiting to be revealed and the only way to do it is to understand personally all the "Frames " that form your children hidden capacity and potential.
When you read the book you realize and understand a lot of reactions and the effect of your knoledge over their learning skills.
The book is oriented to teachers, but who could better teach our own children than us.
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• Overwhelmed 07 October, 2007
I was looking for an intro/overview of Multiple Intelligences. Written for a college student by a professor. Way over my head, dry, but incredible references. Not for a beginner.
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