Multiple Intelligences Integration in the 40 Week Curriculum: Basis for Development of Kindergarten Activity Book

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Multiple-intelligence (MI) theory was developed by Dr. Howard Gardner, and it defines intelligence through a spectrum of content areas, including verbal-linguistic, mathematical-logical, interpersonal, intrapersonal,visual-spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical-rhythmic, and naturalistic. The application of Multiple Intelligence theory has been found to lead to increases in learning objectives and other holistic outcomes and has been lauded to be one of the most positive and influential theories in education today.

METHODS

The research used the research and development design (R & D) Research Phase. In this study, the Philippine Curriculum Map in kindergarten was reviewed and analyzed to determine the multiple intelligences. Using a frequency count, the evaluators will tally the integration of M.I in the curriculum guide. Development Phase. The activities included in the workbook were sequence according to the level of difficulty using the fry readability test formulawere the least developed or mastered skills were given more activities.

RESULTS

Based on the result, the researchers will develop a workbook of activities that will integrate different multiple intelligences that are seldom used in the curriculum guide.

DISCUSSIONS

In the first quarter, A developed set of criteria to determine what set of skills make up an intelligence are based on biological foundations and psychological aspects of intelligence. Then, ends an introduction to Frames of Mind with a comment on future work about learning to mobilize in a constructive way. In addition, the third quarter states that well-designed multimedia resources lead to deeper learning than traditional verbal-only messages. Lastly, In the fourth quarter, restricting educational programs to focusing on a preponderance of linguistic and mathematical intelligence.