Multiple Intelligences among Industrial Technology Students

Abstract

This study was conducted during the first semester, Academic Year 2013–2014 at Guimaras State College – Mosqueda Campus. Specifically, it aimed to determine the profile of Industrial Technology students.

The respondents were the 230 Industrial Technology students. This study used a descriptive-correlational research design.

It was found that most of the respondents were males aged 16–25, whose parents were not able to finish high school and had a family monthly income of 1,300 pesos and below.

Results further revealed that sex, year level, and parents’ educational attainment are factors that affect the academic performance of the students. Among the Industrial Technology students, intrapersonal intelligence is the dominant type. This implies that this group of students are self-motivated individuals.

It was also found that among the multiple intelligences, only verbal-linguistic intelligence has a significant relationship with academic performance. However, the other intelligences must not be taken for granted.

Hence, the administration of GSC, especially the teaching personnel, must structure their courses and programs to cater to the intelligences of their learners.