MEd THESIS: Exploring Electronic Storybooks to Enhance Multiple Intelligences within a School Context_Εξερευνώντας τα Ηλεκτρονικά Μυθιστορήματα για την Aνάπτυξη των Πολλαπλών Νοημοσυνών στο Σχολικό Περιβάλλον (original) (raw)

2010, https://apothesis.eap.gr/handle/repo/13654

The benefit of exploring stories –and specifically kids‟ storybooks – in education has been well documented in the research literature. According to the current researcher (he –thereafter), it is better to represent and integrate stories through technology as this combination can lead to a more multi-literate approach to learning. His research topic concerns students'‟ exploration of electronic storybooks and investigates the degree of intelligence' development. His research questions mainly focused on the possible combination of self-exploration and peer cooperation within a blended learning environment, the motivational attitudes through problem-solving situations, and the students' multiple intelligences that emerge out of the whole learning procedure. The participants are fourth and fifth graders of a Greek primary school. The researcher conducted two questionnaires as quantitative methods. He also used observation checklists, note-taking, and recorded dialogues as qualitative methods. The results were processed according to the latest version of SPSS data and analyzed in terms of validity and reliability of findings. The last ones clearly demonstrated the fact that children showed unprecedented progress in FL learning by exploiting different bits of intelligence in accordance with their learning styles. The combination of various cooperation modes, the individualized pace of learning, exhibitions of varying motivational levels, and the familiarization with the media literacies contribute to the growth of multiple intelligences. A more extended time schedule as well as a more organized setting, equipped with additional personnel, leave room for future improvement. Keywords: electronic storybooks, blended-learning, media literacies, multiple intelligences, motivation.