Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
SCIENCE EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL, cilt.32, sa.4, ss.358-367, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)
The current paper aimed to identify the relation between ecological intelligence (EI) and the types of multiple intelligences (MI); and
pointed out how ecological awareness could be raised through activities of MI. Data were gathered from the freshman students (n = 68)
who studied at the Department of Primary Education. Four measures were used in this case study: interviews, multiple intelligence
inventory, ecological intelligence scale (EIS), and students’ 5-min notes. Correlation analysis was used to find the relationship between
the students’ ecological intelligence and the types of MI. The responses to interview questions were coded into discrete themes. Findings
indicated that the intelligence type which had the most correlation with the sub-dimensions of EIS was InterP. Moreover, moderate
relations were determined between the sub-dimensions of EIS and the types of MI which were Bodily/Kinesthetic (BK) and Visual/
Spatial (VS). Although the students had difficulties in activities such as drama and role-playing for BK intelligence, they enjoyed, and
had better motivation to learn collaboratively during the activities through visual tools. Ecological intelligence relates to various types of
MI. Based on this assertion the activities of MI should be integrated in-class environmental activities for students to acquire ecological
awareness and sensitivity.