The Enlightenment of the Multiple Intelligences Evaluation Theory on the Reform of College Students’ Evaluation

Abstract

The theory of multiple intelligences proposed by Professor Howard Gardner of Harvard University in the United States, is the analysis of the theory of human intelligence. The multiple intelligences evaluation is a kind of comprehensive and objective assessment which aims to promote the development of students’ intellectual potentials, improve their ability of solving problems and ultimately enhance their overall quality. The structure and properties of multiple intelligences evaluation is to promote the evaluation for students' all-round development. Thus, the theory of multiple intelligences evaluation plays an important role not only in evaluation concept, but in the reform of evaluation content and methods for current college students. In recent years, the implementation of education evaluation reform in China is greatly influenced by the theory of multiple intelligences. Therefore, starting from the background of quality-oriented education promotion in China, the author attempts to analyze and discuss the significance and influence of multiple intelligences evaluation on college students' evaluation reform.