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Humanities
- ISSN: 2155-7993
- Journal of Modern Education Review
Integrating Multiple Intelligence Theory in Primary Education: An
Environmental Learning Scenario
Maria Barouta
(Kanalia Primary School , Greece)
Abstract: Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence constitutes an innovative approach in comparison to traditional theories concerning intelligence. It brought a revolution in education supporting that there is not only one type of intelligence that determines people’s happiness, but eight different types located in different parts of the brain. The positive educational effects of the integration of multiple intelligence theory show that all students do not learn in the same way and also, prove that this theory can contribute to new and innovative teaching methods, which leverage each student’s individual characteristics, talents and interests. The present paper describes the environmental learning scenario “Planet Earth in despair!”, which was implemented according to Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence. It formulates, in detail, the theoretical background, the objectives, the methodology and all stages of the implementation in the classroom. Finally, it presents the results of the scenario as well as the difficulties and the challenges through its preparation and implementation.
Key words: multiple intelligence, environmental education, innovation
