The Effect of using Multiple Intelligences on Some Basic Reading Skills of First Graders At-Risk for Reading Disabilities

Journal Title: International Journal of Psycho-Educational Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of using multiple intelligences on some basic Reading skills of first graders At-Risk for reading disabilities. 40 first grade children selected from two schools located within two elementary schools in Sharkyia Educational Edara participated in this study . The participants were selected based on the results of Arabic teacher nominations, screening for reading achievement, school attendance, and parental consent. Neurological scanning results indicated that they were neurologically deficient . Children were randomly classified into two groups: experimental( n= 20 boys ) and control ( n= 20 boys). The two groups were matched by age, IQ, word recognition and reading comprehension skills. the effect of using multiple intelligences on some basic Reading skills of first graders At-Risk for reading disabilities was assessed using pre- post testing . Findings from this study indicated the effectiveness of the program employed in improving word recognition and reading comprehension skills in the target children.

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Amaal Ahmed Mostafa

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Amaal Ahmed Mostafa (2017). The Effect of using Multiple Intelligences on Some Basic Reading Skills of First Graders At-Risk for Reading Disabilities. International Journal of Psycho-Educational Sciences, 6(3), 109-116. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-325506