Children Quote by Howard Gardner
“Every child needs to become literate in one or more languages, and every child should become comfortable in the major scholarly disciplines - historical, scientific, mathematical, and artistic-humanistic thinking. Beyond that, I am not in favour of a uniform system. I think there should be some choices.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Frames of Mind, Howard Gardner, 1983
Children should become literate in multiple languages and comfortable in major scholarly disciplines, but education should allow choice, not uniformity.
In simple terms: Teach languages and core subjects, but allow flexibility.
Key Takeaway
Offer diverse learning pathways.
Themes
education
literacy
choice
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- language programs
- interdisciplinary projects
Key Concepts
Multiple intelligences
curriculum design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools balance core knowledge with choice?
- What choices empower learners?
A Different Perspective
Standardization may limit creativity.
