ERIC Number: EJ1149117
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Jan
Pages: 9
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ISSN: EISSN-2202-9478
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The Relationship between Multiple Intelligences and Reading Comprehension of EFL Learners across Genders
Sabet, Masoud Khalili; Kiaee, Marjan Mesbah
International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, v4 n1 p74-82 Jan 2016
With developments in psychology and cognitive sciences in recent years, the significance of individual differences in L2 pedagogy has been highlighted. One of the outcomes of attending to individual differences is the increased attention to the concept of multiple intelligences and its relationship with language learning and different skills including reading comprehension skill. On the same line, the present study aimed at investigating the relationship between multiple intelligences of a group of L2 learners and their reading comprehension ability. To this purpose, 157 medical students studying at the Guilan University of Medical Sciences participated in the study. The instruments utilized were Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scales (MIDAS) and a reading comprehension test. The findings revealed that among the components of multiple intelligences of the medical students verbal-linguistic intelligence was prevalent. Furthermore, results of Pearson correlation demonstrated a positive but weak relationship between medical students' MI and their reading comprehension ability. The findings also indicated that there is no difference between male and female medical students except in naturalistic intelligence. These findings further pinpoint the importance of attending to multiple intelligences of L2 learners and devising lessons which take their individual differences into account.
Descriptors: Correlation, Multiple Intelligences, Reading Comprehension, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Medical Students, Reading Tests, Verbal Ability, Medical Schools, English (Second Language), Teaching Methods, Gender Differences, Foreign Countries, Language Tests, Student Placement, Measures (Individuals), Statistical Analysis, Questionnaires, Multiple Regression Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Iran
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