Untrained Mind

Why aren't children learning what they're supposed to learn in school?

The Untutored Mind, which can be considered a continuation of Frames of Mind, attempts to answer this question. Drawing on cognitive science and psychology, Gardner demonstrates how weak our minds and natural ways of learning are compared to existing educational topics, practices, and institutions, and provides compelling reasons for schools to be restructured. This updated edition also features a new introduction by the author.

"Takes the issue of providing quality education to children with diverse intellectual profiles one step further... The Untutored Mind is a timely and well-researched prescription for an education system in urgent need of change."

- The San Diego Union-Tribune

"Howard Gardner enjoys grand objectives... The Untutored Mind will force a rethinking of all schools, not only in the U.S. but worldwide."

- USA Today

"Congratulations... Gardner has a loyal following among educators seeking a better way, taking into account children's strengths and weaknesses."

- Chicago Tribune