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Educators' endorsement of multiple intelligences theory stems from observing genuine cognitive heterogeneity in students rather than believing in modular brain anatomy, and differentiated educational approaches can be maintained using scientifically verified constructs instead of neuromyths. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate the methodological critique of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences in educational settings and reconcile neuroscience with pedagogical practice.

August 27, 2026Open Access

Heterogeneity of Cognitive Profiles vs. Neuromyths: A Methodological Analysis of the Critique of Multiple Intelligences Theory.

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ASAnton SmirnovWeatherford College AKAigul KireevaChild Guidance Center

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Methodological review reveals educator support for multiple intelligences reflects student cognitive heterogeneity rather than neurological beliefs, highlighting alternative frameworks.

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To evaluate the methodological critique of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences in educational settings and reconcile neuroscience with pedagogical practice.
Conducted a scientific and methodological review analyzing recent critiques of the multiple intelligences framework in pedagogical settings.
Examined neurobiological and psychometric arguments regarding modular cognitive architecture versus practical classroom observations.
Evaluated evidence-based alternative frameworks to support differentiated instruction.
Identified a reductionist methodological error in directly translating neuroscientific critiques of brain modularity to practical pedagogy.
Demonstrated that teacher endorsement of multiple intelligences stems from observable variation in student cognitive profiles rather than adherence to anatomical neuromyths.
Proposed empirically verified models, including the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory, cognitive styles, and executive functions, to maintain differentiated instruction.

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Smirnov et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8fe9da10c91c1e92621d39 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22092561

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Methodological review reveals educator support for multiple intelligences reflects student cognitive heterogeneity rather than neurological beliefs, highlighting alternative frameworks.

Heterogeneity of Cognitive Profiles vs. Neuromyths: A Methodological Analysis of the Critique of Multiple Intelligences Theory.

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