%0 Journal Article
%T Multiple Intelligences within the Cross-Curricular Approach
%A Anthoula Vaiou
%J Research Papers in Language Teaching and Learning
%D 2010
%I Hellenic Open University
%X The present study was realized in a Greek 6th grade State Primary School class and was based on Howard Gardner¡¯s theory of multiple intelligences, which was first introduced in 1983. More particularly, it was explored to what extent the young learners possess multiple intelligences through the use of a specially-designed questionnaire and a series of interviews. The findings of the above have served as a tool to the construction of a project work based on students¡¯ learning preferences within a cross-curricular framework, easily applicable to the Greek State School curriculum. All learners were activated to participate within a school environment that traditionally promotes linguistic and mathematical skills matching dominant multiple intelligences or a combination of some of them to thematic units already taught by Greek teachers. The suggested project was assessed through observation and student portfolio, showing that the young learners¡¯ multiple intelligences were exploited to a great extent, promoting the learning process satisfactorily. The results of this study can provide a contribution to the literature of multiple intelligences in the Greek reality and suggest a need for further consideration and exploration in the field. Finally, the researcher of this study hopes the present work could function as a springboard for more elaborated studies in the future.
%K multiple intelligences
%K young learners
%K Greek state school
%U http://rpltl.eap.gr/images/stories/issue_01/01-01-036-vaiou.pdf