The level of physical-kinetic intelligence and social skills among gifted students at the Jubilee School in Capital Amman

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https://doi.org/10.35875/1105.027.001.003

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Gifted Students, Jubilee School, Intelligence Level, Multiple Intelligences, Physical-Kinesthetic Intelligence, Social Skills

Abstract

Background & Statement of the problem: The study highlights the clear shortcomings of studies addressing bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence, importance, goals, and implementation in educational process.

Objectives: level of bodily-kinesthetic intelligence among gifted students at the Jubilee School, and level of social skills among gifted students at the Jubilee School.

Methods: The study adopts the descriptive correlative approach. Two scales were developed, the first one is: bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, (23) paragraphs were distributed on four dimensions. The second is: social skills scale, (19) paragraphs were distributed over three dimensions.

Results: The results of the study showed that the responses of the study sample were in line with a high degree of bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. It also showed a high degree in the possession of social skills among the gifted students at the Jubilee School, and there were no statistically significant differences in the level of bodily-kinesthetic intelligence and the possession of social skills based on the variables: (gender, class).

Conclusions (Recommendations and contributions): The researchers recommends to work on employing bodily-kinesthetic intelligence in teaching gifted students different subjects, through preparing educational programs aimed at benefiting from bodily-kinesthetic intelligence among students, directing gifted students in the Jubilee School towards the use of bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.

 

Author Biographies

  • Osama Al Asmar, The World Islamic Sciences &Education University

    Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the University of Jordan, a Master's degree in Talent and Creativity from Al-Balqa Applied University, and a PhD from the Islamic Sciences University. He is the head of the Physical Education Department and the Director of the Sports Complex at Al-Yubail Schools for the Gifted and Talented.

  • Esam Jaddou, The World Islamic Sciences &Education University

    Bachelor's degree in Special Education from the University of Jordan, a Master's degree in Talent and Creativity from Al-Balqa Applied University, and a PhD from the Arab Open University. He is a professor at the Islamic Sciences University and former head of the Special Education Department.

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2024-03-31

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Al Asmar, O., & Jaddou, E. (2024). The level of physical-kinetic intelligence and social skills among gifted students at the Jubilee School in Capital Amman. Al-Balqa Journal for Research and Studies, 27(1), 29-46. https://doi.org/10.35875/1105.027.001.003