Developing Multiple Intelligences Using Films in Primary Education

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to provide an interdisciplinary project based on the theory of multiple intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner, using films as a means to achieve the motivation needed for pupils to learn significatively. This article tries to help teachers to confront the demanding task of easing the necessities of nowadays society. The project is proposed for the English subject through in an interdisciplinary perspective. In this case, a short-term project, comprising ten sessions, is proposed. The proposal includes the activities to be worked out and their corresponding evaluation instruments. The topic is based on the film ‘Zootopia’ produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios with the objective of developing the eight multiple intelligences.

Keywords: multiple intelligences, films, interdisciplinary, English, motivation.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-3-02

Publication date: January 31^st 2020