Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Child Development
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Ricco, Robert
Second Advisor
Kamptner, Laura
Third Advisor
Ward, Sharon
Abstract
The present research project applied Howard Gardner's MI theory to the social studies curriculum of a third grade classroom. This intervention seeks to increase student's academic grade scores and learning goal orientation in the social studies chapter of Old and New Communities. The participants for this research project were third grade students enrolled at Assumption Catholic School in Los Angeles, California. The sample consisted of 11 third grade children.
Recommended Citation
Garcia-Mata, Marilyn Victoria, "An application of the theory of multiple intelligence to improve academic performance and achievement goals in the early school years" (2013). Theses Digitization Project. 4039.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/4039
