Author(s)

Hongda Liu, Xiaoqiong Zou, Xin Deng

Corresponding Author

Hongda Liu

Abstract

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence reveals the nature and structure of human intelligence from a new perspective. Since its introduction, this theory has received the attention of the education community. Every normal person has a certain amount of intelligence among them. The difference between human individuals lies in the degree and combination of intelligence they possess. The theory of multiple intelligence provides a new idea for the reform of English teaching in vocational schools with a solid scientific foundation and challenges to traditional teaching concepts. According to the theory of multiple intelligences, intelligence is not a kind of ability, but a group of abilities. That is to say, intelligence is not single, but pluralistic. English teaching in vocational schools based on the theory of multiple intelligences can effectively improve the efficiency of English teaching in vocational schools. This paper explores the implications of the theory of Multiple Intelligences for teachers' teaching, and illustrates its application in English teaching.

Keywords

Multivariate Cognitive Theory, Vocational Schools, English Teaching, Teaching Reform