American schools have traditionally favored those students who excel in
the
linguistic and analytical arenas because these skills are highly valued
in our culture. Unfortunately, this traditional approach leaves certain
students behind to stumble blindly through an educational system that
ignores their unique abilities. This action research study seeks to
show that instructional activities that incorporate the multiple
intelligences can improve students' attitudes toward learning and
students' academic achievement in English class.
Opening Survey
Directions: Please
answer the following questions truthfully. Circle the phrase that best
describes
how you feel about the statement. This survey will remain anonymous.
1. I enjoy activities
that allow me to be creative.
strongly
agree agree not
sure disagree strongly
disagree
2. I enjoy activities
that allow me to think in nontraditional ways.
strongly
agree agree not
sure disagree strongly
disagree
3. I like school.
strongly
agree agree not
sure disagree strongly
disagree
4. I think of myself
as a good student.
strongly
agree agree not
sure disagree strongly
disagree
5. I like to
read.
strongly
agree agree not
sure disagree strongly
disagree
6. I like American
Literature.
strongly
agree agree not
sure disagree strongly
disagree
7. I like to write.
strongly
agree agree not
sure disagree strongly
disagree
8. I don’t read
outside of school.
strongly
agree agree not
sure disagree strongly
disagree
9. I think that all
people learn in different ways.
strongly
agree agree not
sure disagree strongly
disagree
10. I always do the
assigned readings in English class.
strongly
agree agree not
sure disagree strongly
disagree
This was
originally distributed as a single-page,
double-sided handout.
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