Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences

Yazarlar: Gokhan Bas

Konular:-

Anahtar Kelimeler:English lesson,Multiple intelligences supported project-based learning,Attitude towards English lesson,Students academic achievement.  

Özet: The aim of the research was to investigate the effects of multiple intelligences instruction strategy and traditional instructional environment on students’ achievement and their attitude towards English lesson. The research was carried out in 2009 – 2010 education-instruction year in Karatli Sehit Sahin Yilmaz Elementary School, Nigde, Turkey. Totally 60 students in two different classes in the 4th grade of this school participated in the study. In this study, an experimental method with a control group has been used in order to find out the difference between the students who were taught by multiple intelligences instruction strategy in the experiment group and the students who were taught by traditional instructional methods in the control group. The results of the research showed a significant difference between the attitude scores of the experiment group and the control group. It was also found out that the multiple intelligences instruction strategy activities were more effective in the positive development of the students’ attitudes. At the end of the research, it is revealed that the students who are educated by multiple intelligences instruction strategy are more successful and have a higher motivation level than the students who are educated by the traditional instructional methods.  

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