Multiple Intelligences

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This paper explains that, unlike the previous belief that defined a singular I.Q., the Multiple Intelligence Theory proposes that people use at least seven (7) relatively autonomous intellectual capacities which are linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal and intra-personal intelligences; these intelligences do not develop equally or at the same rate. The author points out that without the critical factor of acknowledgement of multiple intelligences in the first-grade classroom and that without this being acknowledged, the students in the first-grade classroom may be mislabeled and get off on their educational journey on the wrong foot thereby affecting them permanently in terms of their development. The paper relates that the four factors in educational reform within the theoretical base of multiple intelligences are (1) assessment (2) curriculum (3) teacher education and (4) community participation.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Background of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Hypothesis and Research Questions
Limitations of the Study
Definitions and Terms
Literature Review
Summary

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"Gaining an understanding in multiple intelligences assists students in gaining self-understanding as well as gaining an understanding of others personally, interpersonally, professionally and culturally. Another consideration is that the assignation of intelligence is different from one culture to another. For example while one culture holds that linguistic intelligence is more vital another culture may hold that logical or spatial intelligence is superior. Integration of learning styles is a challenge in the classroom and requires that the teacher assist the students in finding each his or her own identity through their own unique assets and strengths toward successful learning."

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