Title: Multiple Intelligences Theory and Iranian Textbooks: An Analysis.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate locally designed ELT textbooks in the light of multiple intelligences theory. Three textbooks (grade 1.2.3) used in guidance school of Iranian educational system were analyzed using MI checklist developed by Botelho, Mario do Rozarioand. Catered for kinds of intelligences in the activities and exercises were specified in a profile. The results of the study showed that verbal/linguistic and visual/spatial were the most predominant intelligences followed by logical/mathematical, interpersonal and intrapersonal in much lower ratios. Bodily/kinesthetic, musical and naturalistic intelligences were not found in any percent.
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
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