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Multiple Intelligences Action Research
Method
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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