| Howard Gardner introduced the theory of multiple intelligence in 1983. Multiple intelligence (MI) Theory originally identified seven intelligences which included verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, musical, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic as ways in which people learn and are intelligent. This theory has been, and continues to be, helpful to educators as they explore the most effective and successful ways to teach students. Each person has a dominant intelligence, including teachers, and there are various tools available to identify dominant multiple intelligences. The purpose of this study was to answer the research questions: What are the MI profiles among the IPA faculty members in Saudi Arabia? What differences exist among these faculty members based on gender? What differences exist among the IPA faculty members' intelligences in training types (training programs and preparatory programs)? What differences exist among these faculty members' intelligences based on the type of training work they do?;1. For the purposes of the current study, Multiple intelligence was defined by the MI Developmental Assessment Scale-Arabic Version-(MIDAS. AR) used to identify Multiple Intelligences. The study surveyed two hundred and fifty three participants from the IPA in Saudi Arabia. The results of this study indicate that, for these faculty members, interpersonal intelligence was most dominant and musical intelligence was least dominant. Additional findings included the differences in intelligences based upon gender, level of education and the type of training work a faculty member performs. Recommendations for further research are proposed as Trainers and training administrators should take training and MI into consideration when reviewing trainers' evaluation. These evaluations may be reflecting trainers' job. Conduct studies to determine if there are different patterns of intelligences for faculty members in specific majors and specific culture. |
