Redefining Intelligence: Multiple Intelligence Theory Gives New Perspective to Intelligence Testing and Education

Kali Clouette
This article discusses how the traditional view of intelligence has been developed throughout history and alternative views of intelligence. The traditional definition of intelligence is based on reading, writing, and mathematic ability. IQ and standardized tests in schools label individuals as intelligent or not. Multiple Intelligence Theory argues that there are many different kinds of intelligence and that all these areas should be recognized. Although educators have accepted this concept little has been done to implement it in the curriculum.

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Psychology and Philosophy