Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education
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Journal

Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education


Volume
& Issue

Volume 3, Issue 1


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Pages

1-19


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Article

Reflections from a Journey of Two Teachers and Researchers Transporting the Multiple Intelligence Theory into the Learning Environment


Authors

Ramazan Gürbüz* Affiliation:
Adıyaman Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi, İlköğretim Bölümü
and Osman Birgin Affiliation:
Uşak Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi, İlköğretim Bölümü


Abstract

The own paradigm of adopted intelligence in mathematics education can create differences in mathematics teaching strategies (Robert, 1997). If an individual’s intelligence is considered as a stable native of ability and a whole, his/her success in learning of mathematical concepts is associated with limits of his/her intelligence. Contrary to this belief, if intelligence is considered as a multiple capacity and a developing ability, educators will take responsibility of developing a child’s intelligence by considering the development level of each child in class. In Multiple Intelligence Theory (MIT), the aim of education is not only to enhance students’ academic successes but also to reveal and develop multiple intelligence capacities (Saban, 2001). When handling two approaches explained above, in the first approach, students are absolutely responsible for being successful in mathematics, but in the second one, teachers are responsible for designing, developing a learning environment, improving students’ capacities and making applications in this environment.


Keywords

Matematik öğretimi, çoklu zekâ kuramı, öğrenme ortamı tasarımı, öğretmen görüşleri, öğretim materyali


Citation

Gürbüz, R. & Birgin, O. (2011). Reflections from a journey of two teachers and researchers transporting the multiple intelligence theory into the learning environment. Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education, 3(1), 1–19.

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