1. The document proposes a study to examine the effectiveness of using a "Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning" model to improve student learning and achievement. 2. The model is based on Ausabel's Assimilation Theory and Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and sorts knowledge into six "realms" like ethics, logic, and esthetics. 3. The proposed study would provide curriculum based on the realms to high school students, assess changes in understanding, and survey students and teachers on the model's impact.

1. Interjecting Change: A Model for Student Improvement Utilizing the Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning as a Framework for Student Success and Achievement Presented by Debbie Watkins William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Professor PhD Program in Educational Leadership PVAMU – The Texas A&M University System

10. Ausabel’s Assimilation Theory “The Theory of Meaningful Learning” Two Four Five Seven Eight Six Four Three One Assimilation Theory

12. Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory and the Realms of Meaning Ethics Ethics, humanity, value of life Moral Synoptics Religion and Ultimate Issues Spiritual/Existential Empirics Natural Environment Naturalist Synnoetics Self-Awareness Intrapersonal Synnoetics Other people’s feelings Interpersonal Esthetics Images and Space Spatial-Visual Esthetics Body Movement Control Bodily-Kinesthetic Esthetics Music, sound, rhythm Musical Symbolics Logic and Number Logical/Mathematical Symbolics Words/Language Linguistic Realm Capability and Perception Intelligence Type

14. High School Study

21. After the study, these questions should be able to be answered. Is there a relationship between utilizing the Ways of Knowing Through The Realms of Meaning Model and Student achievement? What is the student’s perception on the effectiveness of the Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning Model in their educational learning process? How do teachers perceive the effectiveness of the Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning Model and their teaching instruction? Does the understanding and application of the six Realms of Meaning enhance student performance?