An Audience With Howard Gardner
For a quarter of a century Professor Howard Gardner has challenged academia with his theory of multiple intelligences. His overwhelming knowledge and appetite for this compelling topic has extended to over 20 books and countless papers, so when Howard Gardner comes to town, you know you have to see him.
Roedean independent school were fortunate enough to have the eminent theorist as their guest speaker recently. The Professor, who was once described by the Financial Times as ‘the man who changed the notion of what it means to be clever’, allowed the 200-strong audience to not only appreciate the very brain that has continuously inspired the psychology and educational communities, but have the rare opportunity to pick it.
Among the audience were ‘Roedeanians’, eager to see Gardner in this small audience, as well as educationalists and psychology students who at some point on during their academic journey have been inspired by the professor’s concepts.
Off the back of the best A-level results for 5 years, Roedean were keen to hear Gardner’s views on the importance of ethics and values in a school community; an ethos that Roedean maintains to all its staff and pupils. The private school, which has been at its present campus since 1898, is situated on the striking Brighton coast line and teaches boys and girls aged from 3 to 18 years old. The school has constantly attracted acclaim for its unique and refreshing teaching style, which in turn has forged a reputation for academic success and career development.
“Roedean was originally founded to prepare girls for entry to the University of Cambridge, so our raison d’
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