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Research has proven beyond doubt that music activities are an invaluable resource in the learning process, especially for young children. However, how these music activities are used in the learning process is not known. The current study set out to document the various ways preschool teachers use music activities in the course of instruction. It was anchored on the theory of Multiple Intelligences by Gardner. The researcher randomly selected one preschool teacher from each of the twelve sub-counties in Kiambu County, Kenya. This made a total of 12 respondents. A researcher constructed observation guide was used to record how preschool teachers used music activities in real preschool classroom situations as they taught. The respondents were later interviewed. This article documents the findings, which revealed very innovative ways of integrating music activities in the course of instruction. It is recommended that teachers reflect and explore the best ways and times to use music activities in the learning process for maximum effect. Music may also be used at other levels of education to improve the learning environment.
Research has proven beyond doubt that music activities are an invaluable resource in the learning process, especially for young children. However, little is known about how these music activities are used in the learning process. The current study set out to document the various ways preschool teachers use music activities in the course of instruction. It was anchored on the theory of Multiple Intelligences by Gardner. The researcher randomly selected one preschool from each of the twelve sub-counties in Kiambu County. From each preschool, one teacher was selected for inclusion in the study. This made a total of 12 respondents. A researcher-constructed observation guide was used to record how preschool teachers used music activities in real preschool classroom settings as they taught. The respondents were later interviewed. This article documents the findings, which revealed very innovative ways of integrating music activities in the course of instruction. It is recommended that tea...
Given the importance of teacher beliefs in shaping classroom behavior, this study set out to examine the levels of Teacher-Self-Efficacy among preschool teachers in Nairobi and Kiambu counties Kenya. It was grounded on the self-efficacy theory by Bandura which focuses on teacher self-beliefs. The study adopted a descriptive survey method for data collection. The target population was 8211 preschool teachers in Nairobi and Kiambu counties. The sampling frame was the 2751 pre-schools in Nairobi and Kiambu counties which were clustered into sub counties and stratified random sampling was used to get ten sub counties. From each sub county, twenty pre-schools were randomly sampled with proportionate allocation from both public and private pre-schools. From each preschool , one teacher was randomly sampled for inclusion in the study. Data was collected using a modified Ohio State Teacher Efficacy Scale (OSTES) developed by Tschannen-Moran and Woolfolk-Hoy in 2001. One hundred and ninety-four preschool teachers filled a questionnaire which had been piloted on three preschool teachers not used in the study. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings reveal high self-efficacy levels among preschool teachers in Nairobi and Kiambu counties. It is envisaged that the findings from this study may inform policy at National Centre for Early Childhood Education (NACECE) and District Centres for Early Childhood Education (DICECE) in order to increase the levels of Teacher Self-Efficacy. The researcher recommends TSE scores should be used as a basis for hiring preschool teachers.
European Journal of Education Studies
The Cultivation of Musical Intelligence and Its Contribution to Child’s Development - a Digital Music Lesson in Kindergarden with Parents' Input2020 •
Formal music education influences various aspects of cognitive development such as perception, memory and language skills. There are elements that suggest that music contributes to people's mental health by having a positive impact on pregnancy and adulthood while additionally creating higher brain function in those who are familiar with music in general. This paper will refer to inquiries about the contribution of music and a digital music lesson will be presented that was held in a kindergarten classroom with the participation of parents highlighting ICT’s contribution. Article visualizations:
This curriculum design focuses on the roles of primary learners: the child, the parent(s) and the teacher with regard to early childhood education. Its research emphasizes the need for curriculum goals to extend into the populations of teachers and parents. It addresses the evaluation process program leaders might engage in to achieve a high-quality early childhood program. Additionally, the paper discusses common challenges to creating and sustaining high-quality programs and highlights the need for effective ongoing professional development. Finally, the paper suggests that engaging the parent community in an initiative to educate them to advocate for the health, wellness, and educational success of their child can serve as the one of the most effective means of improving early childhood education. This project was developed in the context of a suburban preschool which is a ministry of a Lutheran Church.
Indonesian Journal on Learning and Advanced Education (IJOLAE)
Incorporating Active Learning into Moral Education to Develop Multiple Intelligences: A Qualitative ApproachRecognizing and nurturing all the varieties of human intelligences is essential for exploring the talents of students and enabling their identification of multiple intelligences. Studies have suggested that eliciting the maximum potential of intelligences leads to students' success in their academic and future careers. The literature has shown that incorporating active learning into the teaching and learning of moral education to develop multiple intelligences is limited. Accordingly, this study aims to discover the various intelligences that exist among moral education students through the active learning method. Active learning implies that all learners are provided with time and assistance to realize their potential. In this regard, multiple intelligence theory is used as the theoretical framework for defining, understanding, developing, and estimating the various intelligences that students have. The research design for this study is the qualitative method. A total of fourte...
Creative Education
The Level of Multiple Intelligences in Arabic Language Textbooks for Grades from (1 - 4) in Jordan in Light of Gardner’s Theory2015 •
This study aims to investigate the level of inclusion and balance of multiple intelligences in the Arabic Language textbooks in light of Gardner’s Theory using the analytical descriptive approach. Eight textbooks in grades (1 - 4) for the first and second semesters were taught in schools in the Jordanian educational system in 2013/2014. The selected textbooks were analyzed using Multiple Intelligences (MI) checklist devised by the researcher based on the framework of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences to examine them in relation to different intelligences as reflected through various activities, questions and tasks. The study sample consisted of all Arabic Language textbooks for the grades from 1 - 4. Results of the study showed that the verbal/linguistic intelligence in the textbooks in general scored the highest frequency amongst all types of intelligence; meanwhile the musical intelligence in the textbooks scored the lowest frequency among all types of intelligence. The study c...
This study examined teachers’ use of the Multiple Intelligences Theory on vocabulary acquisition by preschoolers during English as a second language (ESL) classes in a K-12 school in Lebanon. Eighty kindergartners (KG II, aged 5 years) and eight teachers constituted the sample. The study used mixed methods, including observations of videotaped sessions, teacher surveys, and student interviews. Results indicated that (a) students acquired new vocabulary faster using traditional methods of teaching; however, their retention of such vocabulary was significantly weaker when compared with the vocabulary acquired in Multiple Intelligence (MI) classes; (b) the MI profile of the teachers was correlated with their teaching styles and lesson delivery; and (c) teachers who used MI in their teaching also had lower usage of higher order thinking skills. The study recommends the utilization of MI in ESL teaching and learning, yet also stipulates some aspects to be taken into consideration.
Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research
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