Howard Gardner - Excellence, Engagement and Ethics

Howard Gardner discusses his career and the impact of his Theory of Multiple Intelligences. He recounts receiving a letter about the misuse of his theory in Australia, which led to a public response and a shift in his career focus towards ethical responsibility. This transformation resulted in the creation of The Good Project, which emphasizes excellence, engagement, and ethics in work and citizenship.

What significant event in 1993 led Howard Gardner to reassess the impact of his work?

• A letter from a colleague in Australia

• A change in university policy

• A new research grant

• A personal health crisis

What is the core idea of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

• Intelligence is fixed and cannot be developed

• There are multiple types of intelligences in every individual

• Intelligence is determined by genetics alone

• Intelligence is a single, measurable entity

How was the Theory of Multiple Intelligences misused in Australia?

• By categorizing intelligence based on racial and ethnic groups

• By applying it only to musical education

• By using it to promote a single intelligence model

• By ignoring it in educational settings

What realization did Gardner have about his role as a scholar?

• He has a responsibility to ensure his ideas are used ethically

• He should focus solely on research

• He should retire from academia

• He should avoid public speaking

What is the focus of The Good Project initiated by Gardner?

• Studying the ethical use of intelligence and skills

• Developing new intelligence tests

• Creating a new theory of intelligence

• Promoting traditional education methods

What are the three E's of good work according to The Good Project?

• Education, Empathy, and Ethics

• Excellence, Engagement, and Ethics

• Efficiency, Energy, and Ethics

• Excellence, Energy, and Empathy

What resource does Gardner mention for those interested in using their abilities for good?

• The Ethics Handbook

• The Intelligence Test

• The Motivation Manual

• The Good Work Toolkit