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Multiple Intelligences Action Research

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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.

by Michele R. Acosta

Limitations

This study is limited because analysis of attitude surveys and analytical writing samples involves a degree of subjectivity. In addition, despite the anonymity of the surveys, participants may not have answered all of the questions honestly.

This study is also limited since the participants attended a school in a middle to upper-middle class, predominantly white, suburban community where students have had opportunities to develop their intelligences. Results cannot be generalized to rural, working-class, or urban communities.

Finally, the researcher had no control over instruction or evaluation during the second quarter; therefore, the grade results are only an indicator and must be viewed carefully.

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