A Review of Multiple Intelligence Theory

Abstract

MI theory was originally only aimed at cultivating language and mathematics until Gardner put forward the MI theory of eight comprehensive qualities: visual, linguistic, mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences, which made MI theory more comprehensive and rigorous. This article made a brief comparison between the traditional MI theory and the modern MI theory proposed by Howard Gardner; As well as the application of MI in different fields, such as mathematics, foreign language learning, genius education, and internet teaching, and the difficulties of the globalization of MI theory. This article, through the overview of the definition of MI theory and the analysis of the current situation of the application of MI theory, promotes the more extensive use of MI theory in education and other fields.