Dr. Howard Gardner is one of the leading minds in education and psychology in the last century. In this special episode of Trending in Ed, he joins host Mike Palmer in a wide-ranging conversation about his life’s work coinciding with the release of two volumes of his collected writings: The Essential Howard Gardner On Mind and The Essential Howard Gardner On Education.
Gardner is a luminary in psychology and a professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education. He shares his journey, including his developmental psychology training with influential mentors like Jean Piaget and Eric Erikson. We discuss his notable contributions, such as the theory of multiple intelligences and his recent work on ethics and AI. Howard highlights key educational themes and ethical considerations through projects like The Good Project and emphasizes the importance of understanding ethics in professional roles. We also touch on societal challenges, including the mental health crisis and the role of influencers. Howard shares his thoughts from his latest compilations and blogs, and reflects on the importance of mentorship and humanism in today’s world. Don’t miss this chance to go deep with one of the great minds in education.
Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more.
Episode References
Gardner, H. (2024). The Essential Howard Gardner on Education. Teachers College Press.
