Author: Dr. Bhagyadhar Pramanik
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03110050
Abstract: Education in the twenty-first century emphasizes the holistic development of learners by recognizing that intelligence extends beyond traditional linguistic and logical abilities. The Theory of Multiple Intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner has transformed educational thinking by suggesting that individuals possess different types of intelligences that influence learning preferences, academic performance, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. The present study aims to compare the multiple intelligences of government and private secondary school students. It examines whether significant differences exist between students studying in different school management systems with respect to linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences. The study adopts a quantitative comparative research design. A representative sample of 60 secondary school students is selected using appropriate sampling techniques, and data are collected through a standardized Multiple Intelligence Inventory. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, together with inferential statistics including the independent-samples t-test, are proposed for data analysis. The study assumes that differences in school environment, instructional practices, teacher support, learning resources, and co-curricular opportunities may contribute to variations in the development of multiple intelligences. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights for teachers, school administrators, curriculum planners, and policymakers in designing learner-centred instructional strategies that accommodate diverse intellectual strengths. The study also highlights the importance of creating inclusive educational environments that nurture every learner’s unique potential irrespective of school type.
Keywords: Multiple Intelligence, Government Schools, Private Schools, Secondary School Students, Comparative Study, Educational Psychology, Learning Styles, Intelligence, Secondary Education.
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