Elementary teacher trainees’ multiple intelligence in relation to their academic performance

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS4.10523

Authors

  • K. Suchitha Research Scholar, Department of Educational Technology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620023, Tamilnadu
  • I. Muthuchamy Professor and Head, Department of Educational Technology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli-620023, Tamilnadu

Keywords:

multiple intelligence, elementary teacher trainees, academic performance

Abstract

The study aimed at finding out the relationship between multiple intelligence and academic performance of elementary teacher trainees. The study followed the normative survey method. Multiple intelligence scale and academic performance test were administered to 150 elementary teacher trainees from various teacher training institutes in Ramanathapuram district. The data obtained were subjected to descriptive, differential and relational analysis. The study found that there significant relationship between multiple intelligence and academic performance of elementary teacher trainees. Significant difference is also found between male and female teacher trainees in respect their multiple intelligence.  The outcome of the study may have valuable implications for the elementary teacher trainees and the society.

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Published

09-07-2022

How to Cite

Suchitha, K., & Muthuchamy, I. (2022). Elementary teacher trainees’ multiple intelligence in relation to their academic performance. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S4), 8295–8302. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS4.10523

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