Introducing the Theory of Multiple Intelligences into English Language Teaching Programs

Year 2012, Volume: 32 Issue: 32, 57 - 64, 01.04.2012

Mustafa Zülküf Altan

https://doi.org/10.9779/PUJE474

Abstract

The theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) developed by Howard Gardner (1983) suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. (Intelligence Quotient) testing, is far too limited. Instead, Gardner proposes different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults. In order to invite English as foreign language (EFL) teachers to use MI in their classrooms, first English language teaching (ELT) teacher educators should be encouraged to include the theory into their programs. This article aims to point out how the idea of multiple intelligences can become part of ELT teacher education by raising some questions and issues which should be considered in the process of ELT preparing teachers. The paper also advocates the presence of a new intelligence, Moral Intelligence.

Keywords

ELT, Teacher education, Multiple Intelligences, Moral Intelligence

Çoklu Zeka Kuramının İngiliz Dili Eğitimi Programlarına Dahil edilmesi

Abstract

Howard Gardner (1983) tarafından geliştirilen Çoklu Zeka Kuramı, zeka derecelendirme testine dayanan geleneksel zeka anlayışının çok sınırlı olduğunu vurgulamaktadır. Bunun yerine, Gardner, çocuk ve yetişkinlerdeki insan potansiyelinin daha geniş bir yelpazesine açıklama getirmek için farklı zekalar önermektedir. İngilizce Öğretmenlerini sınıflarında Çoklu Zeka kuramını kullanmaya teşvik etmek için, öncelikle İngiliz Dili Eğitimi öğretmen eğitimcilerinin Çoklu Zeka Kuramını İngiliz Dili Eğitimi öğretmen yetiştirme programlarına dahil etmek konusunda cesaretlendirilmeleri gerekmektedir. Bu makalede, İngiliz Dili Eğitimi öğretmen eğitimi sürecinde dikkate alınması gereken bazı unsurlara değinilerek, Çoklu Zeka Kuramının İngiliz Dili Eğitimi öğretmen eğitiminin bir parçası olabileceği savunulmaktadır. Makale de ayrıca yeni bir zeka olarak, Ahlakî Zeka’nın varlığına vurgu yapılmaktadır.

Keywords

ELT, Öğretmen Eğitimi, Çoklu Zeka, Ahlakî Zeka

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