Learner diversity has been identified as a barrier to language learning and teaching. The purpose of this article was to conduct an analysis of the implementation of Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory in the field of English language teaching. MI theory, as introduced by Howard Gardner (1983), offers a new concept of intelligence, one that has led…

The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI), originally defined by Howard Gardner (1993, 1999), continues to contribute to epistemological and pedagogical understandings and practices in the elementary classroom. The multiple intelligences manifest naturally through students' work; center-based learning is an effective approach to authentically…

Differentiation has become an indispensable teaching approach to meet the needs of diverse learners, and has thus garnered a lot of attention, particularly on a theoretical level. This has resulted in an abundance of differentiation models and frameworks. Despite the attention given to differentiation, most teachers still seem to struggle with…

Intellectual development means the growth of a child's ability to think and reason. It's about how they organize their minds, ideas and thoughts to make sense of the world they live in. The government of Vietnam requests the education sector to develop hidden competencies of students, particular young learners. This study therefore analyses…

During his long and distinguished career as scholar and teacher, Howard Gardner has made vast contributions to our understanding of learning and how to create environments that support growth in all learners across their lifespans. In this compelling collection of his writings, Gardner lays out his principal ideas about education. While known…

In this work we focussed on assessment and quantification of students' prior knowledge at the start of their classes and the learning and teaching feedback given by them after their classes. Using questionnaires, we collected data on prior-knowledge/Student Learning Abilities -- SLAs and, students' performance/Learning Outcomes -- LOs. Our…

This paper sets out to explore the knowledge and skills assessed at Uganda's primary school level and its relevance to the current and future needs of the learners. Using a descriptive case study design, the paper draws on documentary and empirical evidence from key players in educational assessment in Uganda. The paper reveals that the current…