FIVE FRAMES

OF
THINGKING
Howard Gardner (2006)
 On the other hand, Howard Gardner (2006)
from his book Five Minds of the Future, sees
that the five frames of thingking which would
help in the development of thinking skills. Each
frame of thingking is attributed to the type of
mind the learner has to use in order to survive
the future.
 FIVE FRAMES OF THINGKING
Five Frames of Thinking Description

Makes use of the ways of thinking

The Disciplined Mind necessary for major scholarly work and
profession.
Selects crucial information from the
The Synthesizing Mind voluminous amounts available,
processing such information in ways
that make sense to self and others.
Goes beyond existing knowledge. Posse
The Creating Mind new questions, offers new solutions.

Sympathetically and constructively

The Respectful Mind adjusts to individual differences.
Considers one’s role as citizen
The Ethical Mind consistently and strives toward good
work and good citenzenship.