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Category Archives: Cross Cultural Issues
Just Completed Talks on Multiple Intelligences in the Philippines
On April 15 and 16, 2013 I visited the Philippines and did two talks on multiple intelligences. The first talk on April 15th was for 1500 pediatricians as part of a dinner symposium sponsored by Wyeth/Nutrition at the CMX Convention … Continue reading
My Workshop with Teachers from Urban Charter Schools Collective
On Saturday, March 2, 2013 I conducted a workshop with teachers from the Urban Charter Schools Collective, a coalition of schools in urban areas around California that operate under charters allowing them more freedom to innovate in their curriculum and administration. About … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Cultural Issues, Education, Late Childhood, Middle Childhood, Multiple Intelligences, Speaking Events, Uncategorized
Tagged brain based instruction, highly effective teaching, Hmong, Howard Gardner, integrated thematic instruction, multiple intelligences, Sacramento Public Schools, Susan Kovalik, Urban Charter Schools Collective, Yav Pem Suab Academy
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Multiple Intelligences Expands Around the World
The use of Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (MI theory) has been increasing by leaps and bounds in countries across the globe. In many countries, it has become part of national policy. In India, for example, as part of … Continue reading
Just Finished Three Days of Training in United Arab Emirates
I’ve just completed three days of training in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I did a two-day training in multiple intelligences, and a one-day training entitled “The Road to Genius.” The seminar was a joint venture between the American Institute for … Continue reading
My Visit to Progressive Schools in the Philippines
During my recent visit to the Philippines, I had the pleasure of visiting two exemplary schools that meet my definition of “best schools” as described in my book The Best Schools: How Human Development Research Should Inform Educational Practice. They … Continue reading
Posted in Adolescence, Cross Cultural Issues, Early Childhood, Education, Human Development, Late Childhood, Middle Childhood
Tagged Bank Street School, cross-cultural education, Explorations Preschool, grade school, Keys Grade School, learning, middle school, Philippines education, preschool, progressive education, Singapore Math, Thomas Armstrong
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