LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 11 : 10 October 2011
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
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Fostering Study Skills, Attitudes and Habits among Students Using the Multiple Intelligences Approach

Charlene John, Research Scholar
Rajalakshmi. M.S., Ph.D., and Suresh. K.P, Ph.D.

Abstract

For effective learning to take place study skills, attitude and habits play a crucial role. The theory of multiple intelligences could be used to foster the learning experiences of students and provide proactive learning opportunities, based on the student’s unique strengths and interest. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to assess the influence of the multiple intelligences approach on the study skills, attitude and habits of sixth grade students towards academics.

A total of 119 students (both boys and girls) in the age range of 11-13 years were identified for the study, constituting an experimental group (N=56) and a control group (N= 63). The experimental group was exposed to an intervention programme, where a part of the curriculum was introduced using the multiple intelligences approach for an academic year. The results of the pretest - posttest data analysis indicated an improvement in certain areas of the study skills, attitude and habits of students in the experimental group.

Key words: Multiple Intelligences Approach, Study skills, Attitude and Habits

Introduction

School age is a crucial period in the life of an individual. It is during this period that an individual begins to develop a sense of self worth, a positive self -image and builds on his or her self esteem. Most children enter school, eager and excited to learn. Schools’ should foster this positive mind-set towards learning and motivate children to reach their full potential and continue learning throughout life. Effective learning can take place, if students are motivated to develop the requisite skills, attitude and habits voluntarily in their own unique ways. In contrast, negative attitudes and anxiety towards studies, can make students feel disengaged, doubt their competence and reduce their potential for learning. If at this period of time, a student is labelled as ‘not intelligent’ or as a ‘slow learner’, the damage is done for life. Students, who feel anxious about their ability to cope in any particular subject, may avoid them and may lose important career and life opportunities as a consequence.

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Charlene John, M.Sc. (Human Development), Ph.D. Scholar
Department of Human Development - Research Centre
Smt. V.H.D. Central Institute of Home Science
Seshadri Road
Bangalore-560001
Karnataka
India
charlenejacob@gmail.com

Rajalakshmi. M.S., M.Sc., M.Ed, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Human Development- Research Centre
Smt. V.H.D. Central Institute of Home Science
Seshadri Road
Bangalore-560001
Karnataka
India
rajalakshmimayurseshachari@gmail.com

Suresh, K.P, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist
Department of Biostatistics
National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Bangalore-560 030
Karnataka
India
sureshkp97@gmail.com
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