The Differences of Multiple Intelligence Representation in English and Chinese Textbooks: The Case of EFL & CFL Textbooks in Thailand

Abstract

So far, there have been many research achievements about foreign language textbooks which apply multiple intelligence theory, but not the contrast study of different types of foreign language textbooks. This research studies locally-designed English and Chinese textbooks in primary schools in Thailand and analyses the distribution of multiple intelligence shown in activity parts of textbooks. From contrast, we find that among textbooks used by pupils, the ones which are most spatial intelligent in activity show similarity, meanwhile, different languages types such as Chinese and English lead to discrepancy of other intelligences. This paper is made to explain the factors and then provide a reference to future multiple intelligence design of textbooks which use English and Chinese as the second language.