Anything that is worth teaching can be presented in many different ways. These multiple ways can make use of our multiple intelligences.
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Young children possess the ability to cut across the customary categories; to appreciate usually undiscerned links among realms, to respond effectively in a parallel manner to events which are usually categorized differently, and to capture these ori
Interpretation
What this quote means
Young children have a unique ability to see connections in ways that adults often overlook.
Howard Gardner highlights the exceptional cognitive abilities of young children, emphasizing their talent for recognizing relationships and patterns that are typically ignored by adults. Their capacity to perceive the world in an integrated manner allows them to respond to various situations with innovative thinking, showcasing a fluid understanding of different domains that challenges conventional categorizations.
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ChildrenEducationCreativityCognitionPatterns
In practice
Example use cases
In a school presentation about childhood development, this quote illustrates how young minds can think outside the box.
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