Musical Intelligence Profiles of Biology Students and Effects of Multiple Intelligences-Based Approach: A Case of Islamabad Pakistan

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the musical intelligence profiles of biology students in Islamabad, Pakistan, and the effect of a Multiple Intelligences-Based Approach (MIA) on their musical intelligence. The study used the Multiple Intelligences Survey (MIS) by B. Sherear to assess the musical intelligence of 70 students. An experimental research design was then conducted to compare the musical intelligence scores of students in the experimental group, who were taught using the MIA, with those in the control group, who were taught using traditional methods. The results showed a significant difference in the musical intelligence scores of the experimental group as compared to the control group. The findings suggest that the MIA approach can have a positive effect on the musical intelligence of biology students. The study highlights the importance of incorporating MI-based teaching in the curriculum to accommodate the diverse learning needs of students.