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Using A Multiple Intelligence Checklist In Determining Multiple Intelligence, Rebecca Vee Ralston Aug 2000

Using A Multiple Intelligence Checklist In Determining Multiple Intelligence, Rebecca Vee Ralston

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Multiple Intelligence Theory was introduced in 1983 by Howard Gardner in his book Frames of Mind. Since the book was introduced. many educators who were searching for new methods to reach their students have utilized the theory of Multiple Intelligences in their classes. To assist in determining students' areas of strength in Multiple Intelligence. The Multiple Intelligence Checklist (MJC) was used in this study. Students, seven hundred seventy-seven, from a suburban elementary school were asked to complete the MIC. Data was collected from students in grades 2 through 5. A factor analysis was completed to determine if the checklist would …


Using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy With Problem Students, Karen Y. Boyle Jan 2000

Using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy With Problem Students, Karen Y. Boyle

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The traditional approaches of spending hours of time addressing each student's problems is no longer feasible today due to the large caseloads of students school counselors and teachers often face. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is an approach which may be used for typical student concerns to achieve rapid observable change. School administrators and leachers will also benefit since each component of the approach may be used independently in a variety of situations. This thesis describes an outcome study of solution-oriented strategy in working with middle school students identified by teachers as having behavioral difficulties in the classroom. Subjects involved were a …