Development of multiple intelligence activities in science at primary levvel
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2012
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University of Management and Technology
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With increased interest in the theory of Multiple Intelligences, there is a need to identify the ways to amend the theory into classroom application. This study is designed to develop the activities for the promotion of Multiple Intelligences of students in the subject of science at Primary Level.
The purpose of the study was to design activities for each specific component of intelligence in order to utilize all of the dimensions of intelligences into Science activities. In the study, each of the selected topicshave been presented in eight different ways (verbally, logically, Body kinesthtically, visually, musically, naturalistically, interpersonally, and intrapersonal) those of the core concepts of multiple intelligence theory. Children learn through multiple ways with the application of this theory which serves as a catalyst for change. Change through learning by operating all of the intelligences into the learning intentionally. The same was the basic intent of this developmental study. Each and every topic and its conversion into activities were dealt with accordingly. It is presumed that the activities will not only provide with the hands on skills but help in changing the attitude towards teaching and learning. The activities would help make operational the optimum facilities of multiple intelligences.
There are a total of about 308 activities related to a variety of topics. The activities have been placed in three sections of biology, chemistry and physics. Two unique examples from daily experiences are shared in section 2 of biology part; Birthdaycelebration and offering Salah that are although not included in regular primary science syllabus but helps teachers and students understand that how science involves in our daily affairs and how can we organize any event into a great learning event for the pupils by utilizing multiple intelligences so that they can perform a task in various different ways.
These are the glaring examples that in performing such activities, we are actually operating all of the intelligences, but we usually don’t bother. The examples may serve as a blueprint for developing MI activities for the events like these.
This developmental model of multiple intelligence activities may provide practical introduction to the theory of multiple intelligences at primary level and serve as a resource material for teachers looking for new ideas to enhance their teaching pedagogies. The activities would help teachers to think beyond the traditional teaching-learning styles, understanding that their students can learn through many different ways, adapting their teaching styles, and ensuring the teaching and learning of science through abroad range of multiple intelligenceactivities in order to enrich students’ learning.
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M A Education, Multiple Intelligences, Education Level