The Multiple Intelligences of iTaukei Students: Basis for Instructional Strategies

Abstract

Teaching in the 21st century is challenging and more complex. It is a fact that man has the potential for complex learning but the rate of learning differs for different individuals. The millennial students have different preferences of learning styles and often do research online to answer their queries. Understanding the complexity of individual differences can help the teacher develop an appropriate strategy to enhance teaching and learning. It is the role of the teacher to provide an opportunity for every student to learn in different ways. Learning involves both academic subjects and the development of emotions, social interaction and even personality. This paper will determine the multiple intelligences of the iTaukei students at the University of Fiji. The purpose of the research is to find out the Multiple Intelligences of the 20 iTaukei respondents using Howard Gardner’s Model. A mixed method paradigm will be utilized in this research. Student respondents will be randomly chosen from the University of Fiji. The findings of the study can be used by the Fijian teachers as basis for improving the instructional strategies in the classroom to promote lifelong learning. This research will have a strong implication on teaching and learning in the Pacific perspective. The outcome of this research paper would be of great help to the iTaukei students in order for the teachers to design an instructional activity that will suit the intelligences of the students.