Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2021
Department
Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
School
Education
Abstract
This book chapter highlights Howard Gardner's contributions to the areas of education and creativity. It includes an introductory section on his background and accomplishments. The chapter focuses on his theory of multiple intelligences, Gardner's best-known theory, and provides details on how he got the idea for this theory. It offers an explanation of this theory and the implications it has for educators. His theory of human intelligence contradicts the view that there is one type of intelligence that could be measured by standardized tests. Gardner first described seven intelligences and later added an eighth. The chapter also focuses on Gardner's ideas on creativity and offers information on how teachers can implement the kind of teaching that promotes creativity.
Publication Title
Celebrating Giants and Trailblazers: A-Z of Who's Who In Creativity Research and Related Fields
First Page
124
Last Page
141
Recommended Citation
Morgan, H. (2021). Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory and his Ideas on Promoting Creativity. In F. Reisman (Ed.), Celebrating Giants and Trailblazers: A-Z of Who’s Who in Creativity Research and Related Fields (pp.124-141). London, UK: KIE Publications.