A PEDAGOGICAL EXPERIMENT IN TEACHING A SCIENCE LESSON USING MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES METHOD PRODUCES SIGNIFICANTLY FAVOURABLE REACTIONS AMONG UPPER-PRIMARY STUDENTS

.Introduction

In classroom research methodology, a pedagogical experiment is a well-organized intervention where a teacher or practitioner, acting as a teacher-researcher, makes a specific change in teaching methods to evaluate its effect on student learning in the classroom, often as part of action research.

Rather than just observing current practices, the practitioner actively modifies a variable to see if the change is more effective than previous teaching methods.

The before-and-after study design is used in classroom research.

Usually, the research study follows a cycle where the practitioner plans the change, implements it, observes the results, and then reflects to enhance the process for the next round.

Teaching middle school science using Multiple Intelligences (MI) is believed to increase engagement by addressing different learning strengths. Instead of depending on a single lecture, the practitioner includes visual learners with diagrams or graphics, allows kinesthetic learners to build models, and enables logical learners to sort and classify examples. Interpersonal learners can collaborate on experiments, while intrapersonal learners can reflect on relationships or engage in systems thinking. Music and rhythm can be used to teach sequential and cyclic processes, making complex concepts more relatable and personal for all students.

Here is the abstract of a classroom research done by this blogger and communicated to ecrice2010@ap.krakow.pl for a conference

Title

A PEDAGOGICAL EXPERIMENT IN TEACHING A SCIENCE LESSON USING MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES METHOD PRODUCES SIGNIFICANTLY FAVOURABLE REACTIONS AMONG UPPER-PRIMARY STUDENTS.

Abstract

A science lesson dealing with the concept that sound is produced by vibrations was transacted in the format of ‘theory into action’ using Gardner’s theory of learning based on multiple intelligences. The learning theory consists of use of seven intelligences in teaching a lesson, namely, kinesthetic (hands–on), visual, verbal, musical, logical-mathematical, inter-personal and intra-personal intelligences. For hands-on experiences, making and use of straw saxophone was done. Simple visual illustrations, flow-chart, cinquain poetry, group worksheets and individual practice sheets were used for rest of the intelligence. A group of grade seven students (N=30, English Medium, Upper SES, CBSE-affiliated School) reacted favourably (p ≤ 0.01, D.F. =2) to transaction of the lesson using seven intelligences.

Keywords: Concept attainment, group work, individual practice, multiple intelligences.

Reference: https://study.com/academy/lesson/rubrics-for-multiple-intelligences-lesson-plans.html