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Beyond Intelligence: The Life and Work of Howard Gardner

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Howard Earl Gardner, a prominent American developmental psychologist and educational thinker, has made significant contributions to the fields of educational and cognitive psychology. He is best known for his theory of multiple intelligences (MI), which explores the relationship between human intelligence and abilities from multiple perspectives. Gardner’s early research on the abilities of children and adults with brain damage led to his groundbreaking insights. In 1983, he gained global recognition for his book Frames of Mind, which introduced the theory of MI and established him as an influential figure in psychology and education. After a year at the London School of Economics, Gardner graduated from Harvard College in 1965 and earned his Ph.D. from the same university in developmental psychology. He spent two decades at the Boston Veterans Administration Hospital before returning to Harvard in 1986 as a professor of education and the codirector of Project Zero. He became the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education at the Graduate School of Education in 1998, where he worked until his retirement in 2019. Gardner has authored more than 20 books, inspiring numerous schools and educational movements worldwide by emphasizing the importance of multiple skills beyond math and reading. Gardner’s focus on creativity, leadership, and social impact has inspired educators, entrepreneurs, and the business world. His books have been published globally and translated into numerous languages. His most recent works include A Synthesizing Mind and The Real World of College, coauthored with Wendy Fischman. Gardner maintains a blog where he shares his ideas on current trends in art, artificial intelligence, and their connections to the theory of multiple intelligences.

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Tugberk, C., Sirin, S. (2024). Beyond Intelligence: The Life and Work of Howard Gardner. In: Geier, B.A. (eds) The Palgrave Handbook of Educational Thinkers . Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81037-5_143-1

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