Howard Gardner (Psychologist)

Howard Gardner is an American psychologist best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests that intelligence is not a single ability but a combination of different kinds of intelligences. He identified at least eight types, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences. Gardner's work encourages a broader understanding of human potential, recognizing that people have unique strengths and ways of learning. This perspective has influenced education, promoting diverse teaching methods to cater to different intelligences and skills among students.