Frames of Mind

"Frames of Mind" is a concept from psychologist Howard Gardner that suggests intelligence isn't just one thing but consists of multiple distinct types or "frames." These include areas like linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist intelligences. Each person has a unique mix of these intelligences, which influence how they learn and solve problems. Gardner’s idea highlights that people excel in different ways and that education should nurture all these forms of intelligence rather than focus solely on traditional academic skills.