Multiple Intelligences and Homeschooling

Multiple Intelligences first came up through the name of Howard Gardner. His theory was introduced to all when his ground breaking book Frames of Mind were published in 1983. The stunning theory from this great man opened the door to a greater understanding of individual talents which included spatial, logical (mathematical), musical, kinesthetic, and verbal. For example the best time or a kinesthetic child to learn when he actively takes part in some action or participating on a physical level rather than competing with paper and pencil sitting in the classroom. In spite of being so talented

A kinesthetic child is often being leveled as a problem student where as the only problem remains upon the teaching method. The basic theme of home schooling is to let the children grow according to their own style. Countries like China and Japan makes their children self dependent right from the very beginning. The first word that a Japanese child learns is “Do it yourself” that reflects the approach of Japanese towards the children.  An ancient Chinese proverb gives a clue its like. “Let me do it myself, I understand, Show me, I remember, Tell me, I forget” one can see this proverb in action watching children play. Kids absorb information at an incredible rate and learn through the senses. They question and explore everything around them because their curiosity is boundless.

The intention of Chinese and the Japanese towards their children is that they let their children explore in their own way without the interruption of any body. Chinese and the Japanese people are being motivated in doing so because of the two remarks stated above about the natural tendency of the children. They give highest priority to the self growing of the child. Every child has his own way of learning. It might not match the expected way of the parents. But they should not loose their temper. Rather they should hold their patience and let the child grow in his way. This attitude of the parents will increase the opportunity for the child to explore his own talent which is the main objective of the method of home schooling.

If the child gets complete freedom to learn whatever he or she likes, the tendency to find the most comfortable way to grow up will increase. When the students get freed up of the restraints of traditional schools, children are enthusiastic active learner stains and ranks for all students nation-wide. In 1983 the Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner was proposed in his famous book of Frames of Mind. Gardner’s proposal said that to create a unique person, there are seven and more recently eight, distinct intelligences works together.

Gardner expressed his requirement of two basic principles at its core to establish the ideal school for the future. Firstly he asked for the authority under which people would be able to explore them completely along with having unique and varied abilities, and interests. Secondly, people should be given informed choices as part of their educational experiences as it’s not possible for one person to learn all. Gardner states that “in assessment of individual abilities and proclivities, an individual-centered school would be rich. It would look to match not only to curricular areas of individuals, but also particular ways of teaching those subjects. And the school would seek to match individuals with the various kinds of life work options which have availability in their culture after the first few grades” The theory of Dr. Gardner can be key element in terms of nursing every child and build them up for the future.