Level of Multiple Intelligences of Grade V Pupils in Cogonan Elementary School, Nasugbu, Batangas: Basis for an Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study sought to find out the level of multiple intelligences of Grade V pupils in Cogonan Elementary School as basis for designing a learners' enhancement program. It also aimed to identify the profile as well as the academic performance of the respondents for the school year 2018-2019.

METHODS

The research design used was a descriptive method employing an adopted Multiple Intelligence Survey form created by Andrea Lauren Heming's Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (2008). It was administered to40 Grade V pupils who were purposively selected. Frequency and rank distribution were used to determine the profile and the academic performance of the respondents and mean to determine the extent of use of different multiple intelligence.

RESULTS

The researcher draws the following conclusions: 1) Most pupils have poor vocabulary level; 2) The level of vocabulary of pupils had improved after exposure to teaching with crossword puzzle; 3) The pupil's scores in the post-test differed significantly compared to their scores in the pre-test after being exposed to teaching with crossword puzzle indicating the latter's effectiveness in vocabulary enhancement; 4) The pupils perceived the use of crossword puzzle as an effective tool for vocabulary enhancement, and5) The proposed action plan is designed to further maximize the benefits of using crossword puzzle as vocabulary enhancement tool in English.

DISCUSSIONS

As an offshoot of the study, the researcher designed an action plan which caters to different activities that are bodily-kinesthetic in nature in order make learning more interesting, challenging, and meaningful in the lives of every learner.