MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE THEORY AS A PEDAGOGICAL PROCESS AND ITS RELEVANCE IN NEW EDUCATION POLICY

Abstract

The concept of Multiple Intelligences originates from psychology. The Multiple Intelligences Theory explains that the human Potentials are beyond the IQ score. Howard Gardner wanted to describe all the different aspects of human insight connected to performance in specific areas. His theory implies that there are several intellectual abilities that influence our understanding, how people construct different ideas and things in their minds, and how people project them to show how they have understood the world. The core objectives of the holistic development of learners with the multi-disciplinary approach to education of NEP 2020 resonate with Gardner’s ‘Multiple intelligences’ theory and its application in the educational field. This paper focuses on the importance of multiple intelligences theory by gardener and its relevance in NEP 2020, its emphasis on the pedagogical strategy in achieving the objectives of NPE 2020, and the development of 21st-century skills like life skills, collaboration, information literacy, self-awareness, problem-solving, communication skills, critical thinking, and creative thinking, etc. MI theory and NEP 2020 emphasize on child-centered pedagogy which will cater to the needs of each individual and are engaging and enjoyable. In the present context, the multiple intelligence theory introduced by Howard Gardner in 1983 has come to greater relevance to achieving the various aims and objectives set by NEP2020.