The Effectiveness of Education Based on Multiple Intelligence Theory on Problem-Solving Skills and Critical Thinking Skills of Students

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of education based on multiple intelligence theory on problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills of male students. The research was semi-experimental and was pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population included 375 students of elementary school boys in Gorgan city who were randomly assigned to 15 subjects in the experimental group and 15 in the control group. The data gathering tool was Hepner and Petersen problem-solving questionnaire (1982) and Retex's critical thinking (2003). The intervention tool was training course of multiple intelligence model in 12 sessions of 45 minutes. The collected data were analyzed using covariance analysis in SPSS22 software. The results of covariance showed that multiple-based education program affects the dimensions of problem solving skills and critical thinking. Therefore, students' achievements are enhanced and they create a positive attitude in dealing with issues. It also enriches and enhances learning in students.