Implications of MI

Gardner's original intent in publishing his theory of MI was to broaden the psychological notions of intelligence. However, MI was welcomed and acted upon by educators more so than psychological researchers and theorists. Classrooms and even entire schools have been reinvented in order to incorporate MI into curricula.

Gardner credits the success of MI to its multifarious interpretations. He says MI allows teachers "too look more carefully at children, to examine their own assumptions about potential and achievement, to consider a variety of approaches to teaching, to try out alternative forms of assessment -- in short, to begin the fundamental kind of self-transformation that is necessary if schooling is to improve significantly."

Because of these attributes, MI theory will continue to be incorporated into classrooms everywhere. The current widespread desire for quality education creates an environment open to new ways of understanding learning processes and teaching styles. MI has found a place in open-minded classrooms, and it will continue to thrive as parents and educators develop ways of improving the education of students.