Editor
Examples
About
--- title: Frames of Mind by Howard Gardner --- flowchart TD A["`By reconceptualizing intelligence as multiple, Gardner transforms our understanding of cognitive potential and demands more inclusive educational practices.`"] --> B["`Gardner posits intelligence as plural, each with unique cognitive capacities.`"] A --> C["`He outlines several distinct intelligences, each shaped by biology and environment.`"] A --> D["`Multiple Intelligence theory challenges educational norms to support diverse learning styles.`"] A --> E["`While influential, the theory faces critiques and evolves through continued research.`"] B --> B1["`Traditional views treat intelligence as a single general factor.`"] B --> B2["`Gardner argues different cognitive faculties operate independently.`"] C --> C1["`Eight primary intelligences include linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.`"] C --> C2["`Each intelligence has unique developmental pathways and contextual influences.`"] C1 --> C1a["`Linguistic: Focuses on the effective use of language for expression and comprehension.`"] C1 --> C1b["`Logical-mathematical: Centers on abstract reasoning, numerical patterns, and problem-solving.`"] C1 --> C1c["`Musical: Concerns sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, and musical structure.`"] C1 --> C1d["`Spatial: Involves mental imagery and the ability to manipulate spatial configurations.`"] C1 --> C1e["`Bodily-kinesthetic: Relates to skillful control over physical movement and object handling.`"] C1 --> C1f["`Interpersonal: Captures the capacity to understand and communicate effectively with others.`"] C1 --> C1g["`Intrapersonal: Reflects introspective self-awareness, personal emotions, and motivations.`"] C1 --> C1h["`Naturalistic: Pertains to recognizing and categorizing elements of the natural world.`"] D --> D1["`Most education systems overly emphasize linguistic and logical abilities.`"] D --> D2["`A broader approach supports diverse talents and ways of learning.`"] E --> E1["`Critics question the criteria for defining and identifying separate intelligences.`"] E --> E2["`Successive research explores expansions, such as existential or emotional intelligence.`"]