The effect of using multiple intelligences on some basic reading skills of first graders at-risk for reading disabilities

Abstract EN

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