The Effect of an Educational Software Based on Multiple Intelligences Theory on Developing Reading Comprehension Skill in English Language

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1 Curriculum and Instruction Department, College of Education, King Abdulaziz University.

2 Department of Education Technologies - College of Postgraduate Education - King Abdulaziz University

Abstract

The present study sought to reveal the role of educational software based on the theory of multiple intelligences in developing reading comprehension skills in English language among the third grade intermediate female students. To achieve the study aim, the quasi-experimental method was used with one group، and the study sample consisted of 22 students، who were chosen purposefuly after conducting the multiple intelligence scale who possesses linguistic or visual intelligence, and educational software and pre- and post-test reading comprehension skills were prepared. The results revealed that there were statistically significant differences at the level (a≥  0.05) between pre and post-test in favor of the post-test of reading comprehension skills, and accordingly  the study recommended activating multiple intelligence theory within educational software in teaching English language skills. 



 

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