Multiple Intelligences Profiles Research Articles

A Comparative Study of Multiple Intelligences Profiles and English Language Achievement Among Primary School Students in Urban and Rural Areas

This research study aimed to measure and compare the MI profile of urban and rural primary school students to understand the relationship between intelligence type and English language learning. A cross-sectional research design was adopted to solve the query, and using purposive sampling techniques, two (02) of the schools, one each, i.e., urban & rural, were selected, and twenty-six students from each school were included in the study sample. Both genders were given equal representation. A standardized test was used to measure the participants' MI; later, a test for grade-five level students was constructed to measure their proficiency in all language skills, i.e., listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The standardized and language proficiency test results were compared, showing a relationship between linguistic-verbal Intelligence and language learning, and has ultimately proved the theory proposed by Harward Gardner.

Trait Emotional Intelligence and Multiple Intelligences as Predictors of Academic Success in Serbian and Greek IT Students

Even though research on predicting the academic achievement of IT students is not scarce, the inclusion of trait emotional intelligence and multiple intelligences as predictive factors is somewhat novel. The research examined associations between identified profiles of trait emotional intelligence and multiple intelligences, and academic success in the sample of 288 IT students, 208 from Serbia and 80 from Greece. The results show that trait emotional intelligence and multiple intelligences profile both proved to be important predictors of academic success. Another predictor of IT students’ academic success was related to their prior schooling success. The results indicate that fostering a student-centered learning model through tertiary education, with special emphasis on students’ personal dispositions and traits, could be crucial for their academic success, especially in the multidisciplinary field of information technology.

Exploring multiple intelligences and language learning strategies among science and technology students in a Malaysian university

Abstract Student profiling and learning strategies have gained the interest of many researchers. In language learning in particular, understanding students’ learning strategies as well as their multiple intelligence profiles is significant because it allows the teachers to develop and design lessons and materials that are customised to their diverse learning needs. Hence, this study investigates the Multiple Intelligences (MI) and Language Learning Strategy (LLS) profiles of students from various science and technology faculties of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Terengganu, with a focus on gender differences. The study’s objectives were to determine the dominant students’ MI profiles, their preferred LLS, and gender variations in these variables. Two instruments were adopted in this study, namely McKenzie’s Multiple Intelligences Inventory and the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL). The findings indicated that the students mostly acquire introspective intelligence, and the majority of male respondents use metacognitive learning strategies. However, the findings revealed a significant positive relationship between MI and LLS. Based on these findings, the study emphasises the importance of incorporating MI and LLS in language teaching and learning and provides recommendations for language teachers to create lesson plans and teaching materials that suit the students’ needs.

Analisis Multiple Intelligence dalam Pembelajaran Biologi

Multiple intelligence theory can be used as a basis for assessing children's intelligence potential, the results or multiple intelligence profiles will be very useful for guidance and education. The challenges of era 4.0 and the characteristics of today's generation of learners encourage teachers to be able to innovate and develop the learning process continuously. One of the innovations that can be carried out is the implementation of multiple intelligence-based learning. For this reason, it is necessary to know the multiple intelligences that can be accommodated in learning biology on cell material. This research is a descriptive narrative research. The sample taken was total sampling using subjects as many as 7 grade 8 students and 1 science teacher. The research was conducted at Equal Bright School Bandung because this school is based on multiple intelligence in its learning. Data collection techniques were conducted by direct observation techniques to see the implementation of biology learning, interview sheets to describe learning from teachers and students, documentation in the form of photos and videos and multiple intelligence inventory questionnaire adapted from McKenzie (1999). The data collected from the analysis of lesson plans, interviews and multiple intelligence questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive methods, the calculations carried out in the form of categorization. The results of the research show that the teachers' learning of the biology of the cells can facilitate several multiple intelligences, kinesthetic, naturalistic, interpersonal, visual-spatial, verbal and intrapersonal. The creation of a biology learning plan based on multiple intelligence and learning in the classroom is based on the dominant intelligence of the student.

Relationship among critical thinking, multiple intelligence, and Iranian EFL learners’ speaking skill

Focusing on multiple intelligence (MI) and critical thinking (CT), which are often thought to be the important factors in improving second language (L2) learners’ skills, has been the major concern of researchers in recent decades. This study investigated the (possible) relationship among MI, CT, and Iranian English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ speaking skill. Seventy intermediate participants were chosen from Shahrekord University, Iran, and a language institute in Yazd, Iran. To identify the participants’ MI profiles, the Persian translation of McKenzie’s MI Inventory Questionnaire was administered to the participants. Also, to determine the participants’ CT, the Persian translation of California CT Skill Test was used. Thereafter, the participants’ speaking skill was measured by the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) speaking test. Results of the Pearson correlation coefficient showed that there was not any significant relationship between the participants’ MI and the speaking skill, whereas there was a significant relationship between their CT and speaking skill. In addition, the results revealed that, first, MI and the speaking skill did not correlate significantly and, second, the findings showed that the higher the participants were critical thinkers, the better and more fluent they were in their L2 speaking. Findings have some implications for L2 practitioners, students, administrators, and researchers in English language teaching, suggesting the incorporation of and CT skills in L2 learners’ class activities and their textbooks.

Development and evaluation of multiple intelligence-based differentiated instructional material for reading and writing

‘One-size-fits-all’ is a ridiculous statement. Every individual is unique in his or her special way. However, in education, the usual approach is to clamp the learners based on their age, gender or level of achievement. Even though education has entered the new normal, learners are still using the one-size-fits-all material. As teachers, the researchers opted to design and develop instructional materials that could cater to the needs of the learners while tapping their interest to keep them motivated. The researchers utilised Quipper, an online learning management system, as a platform to develop differentiated instructional materials based on multiple intelligence profiles of the grade 11 students in Cainta Senior High School. The respondents of this study were the grade 11 students and humanities and social sciences English teachers who were purposively selected to evaluate the developed instructional materials and be the source of data. This study employed a quantitative method to determine the multiple intelligence profiles of the grade 11 students and evaluate the 2 groups of respondents. Based on the results, most of the learners possess five prominent bits of intelligence. Both the student and teacher respondents believe that the developed differentiated instructional material has realistic/authentic content, promotes autonomy or independent learning, written using clear and simple language and has inputs and elements that are useful for distance learning. It is recommended that teachers adapt the strategy of developing differentiated materials and the utilisation of different available platforms to help the learners cope in the new normal. Keywords: Multiple intelligence, instructional material, Development, evaluation, teacher

Development and evaluation of multiple intelligence-based differentiated instructional material for reading and writing

‘One-size-fits-all’ is a ridiculous statement. Every individual is unique in his or her special way. However, in education, the usual approach is to clamp the learners based on their age, gender or level of achievement. Even though education has entered the new normal, learners are still using the one-size-fits-all material. As teachers, the researchers opted to design and develop instructional materials that could cater to the needs of the learners while tapping their interest to keep them motivated. The researchers utilised Quipper, an online learning management system, as a platform to develop differentiated instructional materials based on multiple intelligence profiles of the grade 11 students in Cainta Senior High School. The respondents of this study were the grade 11 students and humanities and social sciences English teachers who were purposively selected to evaluate the developed instructional materials and be the source of data. This study employed a quantitative method to determine the multiple intelligence profiles of the grade 11 students and evaluate the 2 groups of respondents. Based on the results, most of the learners possess five prominent bits of intelligence. Both the student and teacher respondents believe that the developed differentiated instructional material has realistic/authentic content, promotes autonomy or independent learning, written using clear and simple language and has inputs and elements that are useful for distance learning. It is recommended that teachers adapt the strategy of developing differentiated materials and the utilisation of different available platforms to help the learners cope in the new normal. Keywords: Multiple intelligence, instructional material, Development, evaluation, teacher

Incorporating Multiple Intelligences in L2 Writing Classes: New Horizons in Redefining the Classroom

This article seeks to restore the notion of the classroom in light of emerging pedagogies. It attempts to provide a sketchy introduction of the theory of multiple intelligences and its potential gains in ELT. Despite the variance of teaching methods and approaches implemented in classrooms, students’ results in some topics have remained below the par of teachers’ expectations. This article attempts to provide a solution to teaching students to their differences and learning preferences. It investigates the impacts of accommodating students’ intelligences profiles in writing classes. To fulfill this objective, 114 male and female participants majoring in English at the University of Kairouan were asked to write a five-paragraph essay and respond to a writing strategies questionnaire, a multiple intelligences inventory. The collected data were statistically analyzed using Pearson Correlation and ANOVA techniques to probe possible correlations and predictability levels between MI profiles and WS. The findings indicated that there is a significant degree of correlations between learners’ multiple intelligence profiles and the writing strategies they use when writing. As for the impacts of multiple intelligences on writing quality, the results revealed weak or no significant correlations. It is then suggested that the same study should be further elaborated within the same L2 context with larger population to acknowledge learners’ differences and learning preferences and benefit from new dimensions in teaching paradigms Chronic deterioration of learners results in different language topics The current upheaval caused by the striking pandemic Lack of homogeneity in the syllabi provided to university students For the above reasons, implementing the Multiple Intelligences Theory (Gardner 1983/1999) and Computer Assisted Language Learning at the university level classroom could boost the teaching/ learning and would reduce apprehension and foster learning achievements. So, knowing learners’ individual differences and preferences and integrating CALL in the classroom would allow teachers to establish “broad range of teaching strategies with their students” (Armstrong, 2009). Gardner (2006) also concludes that “people have very different kinds of minds… then education which treats everybody the same way, is actually the most unfair education”. Briefly, incorporating intelligences whether cognitive or artificial and recognizing the blended learning would revolutionize the notion of the classroom and reduce inconveniences between the teaching input and the learning output. Therefore, the new CLASSROOM would be effective, inspiring, and prospective.

A Content Analysis of Sports Summer Camp Curriculum for Elementary School Students by the Perspective of Multiple Intelligence Theory


 
 
 
 Sedentary behavior and obesity are becoming international concerns. Children spent less time in physical activity and sports due to several reasons. Changing children’s behavior should involve a holistic approach. Furthermore, multiple intelligence could contribute to promoting active children's behavior. This study aimed to evaluate the content of the sports summer camp curriculum which was developed by multiple intelligence theory. Moreover, the effect on children's behavior was observed in the implementation of the curriculum. This research was conducted by a qualitative-quantitative combination research design (mixed method). There were 82 elementary school students (age 9.70 ± 1.18 years old) who participated as a research sample with the approval of their parents. As a result, there were eight intelligence profiles that were implemented into this curriculum. The intelligence was bodily-kinesthetic, linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, visual-spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Furthermore, based on their multiple intelligence profile, bodily-kinesthetic performed excellently in every activity. In addition, there is no significant difference in students’ involvement among multiple intelligence groups during the summer camp (Sig. >0.05). In conclusion, each intelligence was involved in the activity. Furthermore, each multiple intelligence group could involve in every activity.
 
 
 

Profile Multiple Intelligence Siswa SMA Negeri 5 Kerinci: Linguistic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal

Students' ignorance of the potential they have, especially the intelligence they have, is an obstacle for students to be able to improve their achievements in school. For that, it needs to be revealed multiple intelligence profiles, especially linguistic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligence of students. This research is a type of quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The population in this study was a student of State Junior High School 5 Sungai Penuh that amounted to 145 people and the study sample was taken with the formula Slovin with random sampling cluster sampling technique so that the number of samples in this study amounted to 107 people. This research instrument uses the Multiple Intelligence Scale that researchers develop themselves, and then the data that has been collected is tabulated and analyzed with descriptive statistics to calculate respondents' scores using ideal scores. The results of this study revealed that students' multiple intelligence profiles related to linguistic intelligence were in the medium category, then the student's interpersonal intelligence was in a low category, and the student's intrapersonal intelligence was in the medium category

A Comparison of the Multiple Intelligence Profiles of Trainee Music Teachers in Respect of Music Genre Preference

The aim of this study was to compare the multiple intelligence profiles of students in the Music Education Department of Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Faculty of Education, Department of Music Teaching of Fine Arts Department, in relation to the variable of music genre to which they preferred to listen. The data collection tool used in the research was the 80-item “Scale for the Evaluation of Multiple Intelligence Areas”, developed by Armstrong, and to obtain the relevant variables, a structured interview form was prepared. The scale was applied to 106 trainee music teachers. Conformity of the data obtained to normal distribution was assessed with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and in the comparisons of multiple groups, the One Way ANOVA test was applied as the data showed normal distribution. The most general result that emerged was that there was a difference between the points of the multiple intelligence profiles that the students have developed according to the music genre to which they listen. A striking result was that there was a significant difference between all the intelligence profile points of the students who preferred to listen to rap/hip-hop music and those of the students who preferred other music types.

Profiles of multiple intelligences among a sample of primary school teachers in Minya, Egypt: بروفيلات الذكاءات المتعددة لدى عينة من معلمي المرحلة الابتدائية بمدينة المنيا بمصر

This study aims at identifying the level of multiple intelligences (linguistic- logical/mathematical- spatial- motor- musical- interpersonal- social- natural- existential) among primary school teachers. It also aims at revealing the multiple intelligences profiles according to gender (male- female). The study used the descriptive method, and for data collection, the researcher applied the multiple intelligences scale (prepared by the researcher. The research sample comprised of (218) primary school teachers. Results demonstrated that the degree of intelligences) logical/mathematical- spatial- interpersonal- social- motor existential (by primary school teachers was high while the (linguistic – social- natural- musical intelligences) possession level was medium besides, existential intelligence was in the first order of multiple intelligences profiles for both males and females, while the order of other intelligences differed between both genders. In light of the research results, recommendations and further suggestions for raising and developing the level of multiple intelligences of teachers were presented.

Multiple Intelligences and English Writing Proficiency Levels among Malaysian Pre-university Students with Rural and Urban Socio-economic Backgrounds: A Comparative Study

The disparity of the English language performance between the Malaysian rural and urban students remains a crucial issue, yet much is to be known about factors that actually influence the students' English proficiency across levels, especially those who live outside the cities. The objectives of this paper are to identify the Multiple Intelligence profiles and the significant intelligence of the urban and rural pre-university students at a public university in Malaysia, and to investigate whether there is any difference in the English writing test scores between the two groups. A demographic questionnaire, Multiple Intelligence Profiling Questionnaire (MIPQ III) and a Paper 800/4 (Writing) Question 2 of Malaysian University English Test (MUET) March 2016 question were used in this study. Sixty pre-university students were purposively selected for the current research from Preparatory Centre of Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia. The data were collected and analyzed using the Independent Sample t-test. Results suggest that there is a statistically significant difference in the mean scores of Interpersonal, Environmental, and Visual-Spatial intelligences between the urban and rural pre-university students. Unexpectedly, the findings show that the urban students display higher Environmental intelligence compared to the rural group. Additionally, a significant difference is also identified between urban and rural students in their writing scores, as the results show that the urban students performed better in the writing tests than the students in the rural areas. This study calls Malaysian English educators to acknowledge students' differences in learning, thus creating a conducive classroom experience and redesigning the lessons by incorporating all intelligences for the students to actively manifest their preferred learning styles in acquiring English language. Future research would include more language skills to be examined in a bigger number of students.

A Comparative Study of the Multiple Intelligence Profiles of First-Year IT Students and Employed Graduates

A Comparative Study of the Multiple Intelligence Profiles of First-Year IT Students and Employed Graduates

Differentiated Instruction for Basic Reading Comprehension in Philippine Settings

Differentiated instruction has been a buzz word in Philippine education for many years. Educators utilize differentiated approach in teaching to maximize and meet the expected learning outcomes. Previous study pointed out that students vary in terms of learning style and understanding the concept. This study aims to identify the role of differentiated instruction in teaching reading and promoting comprehension in basic education. This paper looked at four differentiated instructional strategies for teaching guided reading: Noting details, sequencing events, getting the main idea and predicting outcomes. Moreover, it seeks to determine the multiple intelligence profile and the performance in reading comprehension of the students. It also determines whether a significant correlation exists between the profile and the performance of the students. Data were generated using adapted multiple intelligences inventory instruments and written passages, prescribed curriculum by the Department of Education. The data obtained were analyzed using weighted mean, standard deviation, and chi-square. The findings revealed that students learned from all aspects of intelligence they have, no matter what the situation is. This was so intriguing because it was known that every individual has different learning intelligence. Pedagogically, the findings recommended that educators need to innovate to help meet the needs of diverse learners, enriched reading activities, and differentiated instructions must be integrated to strengthen learner competence in basic reading comprehension. The surprising finding is that, though students learn differently, there are also some learning contexts, which students shared with the same entity. Therefore, teachers must recognize that students have different versions of learning.

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES PROFILE OF EFL STUDENTS AT SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 15 SURABAYA

This research analyzes the multiple intelligences in English Foreign Language (EFL), especially in 8A grade students. It identifies the multiple intelligences profile based on the frequency of multiple intelligence (MI) types, students’ high scores, and low scores. This research uses descriptive qualitative design. The subject of this research was 8A grade students in SMP Muhammadiyah 15 Surabaya. The instruments of the research were Multiple Intelligences Questionnaires, IQ results, and documentation of English mid-test scores in the second semester. From analysis and discussion, it was found that this class’s IQ score average is 86, and the most dominant intelligence type is musical. For the five highest score students’ there were four types of intelligence that they had. They were interpersonal, naturalist, logical-mathematical, and musical. Meanwhile, five low English achievers had four types of multiple intelligence namely were musical, interpersonal, naturalist, and visual-spatial. In conclusion, the class has diversity in multiple intelligence. Multiple Intelligence types cannot refer to a certain group, in this case, groups based on their English score, because some MI types can be found in the high and low English achiever groups.

Multiple Intelligences Profiles in Prospective Teachers

The teaching profession in the 21 Century not only requires a rich variety of competences but also necessitates a remarkable capacity for adaptability to changes. Training programs for teachers have increasingly incorporated a focus on the personal growth and improvements of teachers. This growth involves acquiring considerable insight into a range of their physical, cognitive and affective characteristics. In an attempt to contribute to the literature on teachers’ characteristics, the current work intended to examine multiple intelligence profiles of a sample of pre-service teachers and compare their scores with respect to their gender, field of study and year of college. The participants of the current correlational study were 346 pre-service teachers in Turkey. Findings showed pre-service teachers’ weakest areas were in the musical-rhythmic and verbal/linguistic domains. Significant differences were revealed in several domains of MI according to gender, departments and year of college.

Corelation of Multiple Intelegence Profiles on Initial Conditions of Plant Anatomy Practicum to the Needs of a Blended Learning Digital Microscope

The practice of plant anatomy using a light microscope indicates the immeasurable diversity of students' intelligence in making observations, such as logical-mathematical intelligence, visual-spatial intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, and naturalistic intelligence. The population of this study were 35 prospective biology education teacher candidates, a sample selected using Purposiv Sampling, citing the limited number of samples. This study uses a questionnaire response instrument to determine the response of multiple intelligence profile of the initial conditions of plant anatomy practicum and blended learning digital microscope needs profile. All instruments are in the valid and reliable categories. Data analysis of the relationship between multiple intelligence profiles on the initial conditions of plant anatomy practicum to the needs of a blended learning-based digital microscope was analyzed quantitatively by Pearson's bivariate correlation test. Compound intelligence profile at the initial conditions of plant anatomy practicum has a low criterion, the profile of students' needs for blended learning digital microscope has high criteria, and there is a significant relationship between the profile of compound intelligence at the initial condition of plant anatomy practicum towards the needs of a blended learning-based digital microscope.

Integrating Multiple Intelligences into Daily Plans: A Preschool Example

The purpose of this mixed method study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Multiple Intelligences (MI) on preschool children’s intelligences, learning styles, interests and active participation to the daily activities. Researchers conducted a two-phased study in an urban preschool classroom with the cooperation of the teacher. In the first phase, the teacher made observations of her class to decide the dominant intelligences, learning styles, interests and participation of the children while she was conducting her usual semi-structured daily plans based on the National Preschool Education Curriculum. Based on the observations, for each child, she filled out the MI Inventory (MULIN) developed by the researchers. Each child was interviewed by the researchers and asked to mark the MI Self Evaluation Picture Control List (MISEC) developed by Fleetham (2008). The data collected was graphed and interpreted to conclude the MI Profile of the class. In the second phase, children were exposed to the Daily Plan Enriched with MI Inspirations in the leadership of the teacher. Researchers observed and videotaped the whole procedure. The teacher was interviewed to find out whether there were differences on the children’s interests and active participation during the daily plan enriched with MI inspirations comparing with the traditional daily plans she has been conducting. The findings of the study showed that Daily Plan Enriched with MI Inspirations made an effect on children’s interests and active participation in the daily activities since they covered all the intelligences and addressed different learning styles of the children. Findings not only provide insight into the role of MI on children’s interests and active participation but also draw attention to the importance of having all the eight MI and addressing all the learning styles of the children in the daily plans.

Revisiting the Universality of Multiple Intelligences Theory in English Writing Classroom: Putting Theory Into Practice

The present study was undertaken based on an assumption that there is no full guarantee that the university-level students from English department could be easily successful in writing activities. This might be as a result of differences in individuals’ characteristics contributing to language learning process, and even better it has something to do with the so-called “Intelligence”. While some relevant studies concerned about the relationship between the students’ Multiple Intelligence profile and their ability in language learning, the current findings contradicted the findings that of researches. In relation with writing skill, some show a significant correlation, some found only partial correlation, and some illustrated insignificant correlation between the observed variables. To have a clearer picture as to this arguable issue, the present study’s aim was about to look into the relationship between multiple intelligences as a whole part and linguistic intelligence as a part of multiple intelligences, and writing performance of English department students in a state university. This study employed mix method and the instruments applied were MI Inventory, a writing scale adopted from IELTS writing task 2, and interview. A small number of students, 27 students, actively participated in this study, and the findings indicated that insignificant correlation existed between students’ writing performance and their MI profile as a whole part or as independent intelligence, namely linguistic intelligence.