scholarly journals INTEGRATION OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE THEORY IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MORAL EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA : A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Author(s):  
Nadarajan Thambu ◽  
Ganesan Shanmugavelu ◽  
Manimaran Vadivelu ◽  
Latifah A.Jamil ◽  
Kanaisan Kanapathy

The purpose of this study is to analyze the advantages and needs of integrating various intelligence theories in the process of teaching and learning Moral Education in a more practical way. Smart individuals become human capital for the economic and social development of the country. However, efforts to highlight or expose the various intelligence available to students are still not given much attention by teachers. Identifying various aspects of student intelligence is still a challenge for teachers who implement the teaching and facilitation process in the Moral Education classroom. Moral Education teachers face problems to help students reach their maximum potential because of the unique and varied learning needs of students. In this regard, the theory of multiple intelligences is thought to be able to be a theoretical framework to define, understand, develop and assess the various intelligences that students have. This study uses a qualitative approach with text analysis design and document review. Therefore, this paper is structured into three parts. The first part is a discussion of the Moral Education curriculum in Malaysia, and issues in teaching pedagogy. The second part is a discussion of the theory of multiple intelligences and the Flow theory that supports it and the third part is the integration of the theory of multiple intelligences in the Daily Teaching Plan for one unit of teaching in the Moral Education class . This paper demonstrates the importance of the concept of integrating the theory of multiple intelligences in the teaching and learning of Moral Education. This article also proposes a framework for the preparation of Daily Teaching Plan for a teaching unit as a guide for Moral Education teachers. KEYWORDS : Moral Education, Multiple Intelligences, Teaching ,Learning, Integration , Flow Model

Author(s):  
Nadarajan Thambu ◽  
Harun Joko Prayitno ◽  
Gamal Abdul Nasir Zakaria

Recognizing and nurturing all the varieties of human intelligences is essential for exploring the talents of students and enabling their identification of multiple intelligences. Studies have suggested that eliciting the maximum potential of intelligences leads to students' success in their academic and future careers. The literature has shown that incorporating active learning into the teaching and learning of moral education to develop multiple intelligences is limited. Accordingly, this study aims to discover the various intelligences that exist among moral education students through the active learning method. Active learning implies that all learners are provided with time and assistance to realize their potential. In this regard, multiple intelligence theory is used as the theoretical framework for defining, understanding, developing, and estimating the various intelligences that students have. The research design for this study is the qualitative method. A total of fourteen students from two schools were chosen as research participants. Data were collected through observation, focus group interviews, and journal entries. These findings reveal that using the active learning method in moral education can develop students’verbal linguistic intelligence, logical–mathematical intelligence, musical intelligence, spatial intelligence, bodily kinesthetic intelligence, intrapersonal intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and naturalistic intelligence. Integration and internalization of the eight intelligences into active learning holistically will shape the personality and character of students in social life.


2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Egisvanda Isys De Almeida Sandes

ABSTRACTThis paper presents a discussion on the development of body expression as a mean of promoting disinhibition, in other words, the perception of one’s own body where there is other people. Consequently, it will produce motivation and promote creativity. In the foreign language classroom it is possible to get to this stage through the development of games, dance and activities that allow contact with the other. Thus, based on some questions raised by the cognitive development theory to treat the study of processes such as language, perception, memory, reasoning and problem solving and some discussion of the multiple intelligences theory of Gardner (1994), specifically about the bodily- kinesthetic intelligence, it is intended to analyze how the wok with body language can help in the development of a student's abilities and encourage his/her creativity and his/her process of acquisition and learning in the classroom, concretely, the foreign language class. In addition to bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, Gardner proposes that each person has at least eight intelligences or cognitive skills which work together, but as autonomous entities that require interaction. The author assumes that all intelligences are equally important, although each person has an intelligence more developed than another, depending on the cultural setting in which he/she is inserted, which may explain, to some extent, why people learn in different ways, according to their skills. However, although all intelligences are equally important, our school system tends to emphasize logical-mathematical intelligence and linguistic intelligence to the point that, in some cases, deny the existence of the others. Therefore, education should be thought from a point of view which considers the different ways of learning and, in the specific case of the teaching and learning of foreign languages, it is important to adopt a "plural approach to cognition", not an "unilateral" one, different from many authors who have treated human development.RESUMENEste trabajo presenta una discusión sobre el desarrollo de la expresión corporal como uno de los medios de fomentar la desinhibición, la percepción del propio cuerpo en el espacio en que están los demás y, consecuentemente, produ-ce la motivación y promueve la creatividad. En la clase de lengua extranjera se puede lograr este desarrollo a través de juegos, danza y actividades que permitan el contacto con el otro. De esa manera, a partir de algunas cuestiones que plantea la teoría del desarrollo cognitivo al tratar del estudio de procesos tales como lenguaje, percepción, memoria, razonamiento y resolución de problema, y de algunas discusiones de la teoría de las inteligencias múltiples de Gardner (1994), específica-mente acerca de la inteligencia corporal-cenestésica, se analizará cómo el trabajo con la expresión corporal puede ayudar en el desarrollo de las capacidades del estudiante y fomentar su creatividad y su proceso de adquisición y de aprendizaje en clase, concretamente, en la clase de lengua extranjera. Además de la inteligencia corporal-cenestésica, Gardner propone que cada persona tiene, por lo menos, ocho inteligencias o habilidades cognitivas más que trabajan juntas, pero como entidades autónomas que requieren interacción. El autor asume que todas las inteligencias son igualmente importantes, aunque cada sujeto presenta una inteligencia más desarrollada que otra según el escenario cultural en el que se inserta, lo que explicaría, en cierta medida, por qué las personas aprenden de diferentes maneras, es decir, de acuerdo con sus habilidades. Sin embar-go, aunque todas las inteligencias son igualmente importantes, nuestro sistema escolar suele enfatizar la inteligencia lógico-matemática y la inteligencia lingüística hasta el punto de, en algunos casos, negar la existencia de las demás. Así, se debe pensar la educación desde un punto de vista que considera las distintas formas de aprender y, en el caso específico de la enseñanza y del aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras, se debe adoptar un “abordaje plural de la cognición” y no “unilineal” contrario al de muchos autores que trataron el desarrollo humano.


JURNAL ELINK ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Nanik Sri Rahayu

English textbook provided for eight graders is also renewed because of the latest curriculum, 2013 Curriculum. Regarding the theory of Multiple Intelligences, the textbook that the teachers used needs an evaluation in case of helping the teachers to face the students’ diversity in learning style. To evaluate whether English textbook When English Rings a Bell’ for 8th Graders can be regarded as appropriate textbook based on the theory of Multiple Intelligences, this study is held. Thus, this study aims at investigating  types of intelligence are included in the activities  and what type of intelligences is most dominantly used  in the activities provided in ‘When English Rings a Bell’ English Textbook for 8th Graders. Content analysis is used as method in this study and to analyze the data  Multiple Intelligence checklist. Among  364 activities analyzed, 105 activities belong to Bodily-Kinesthetic (BKI) which indicated  28,85% as the greatest percentage.Keywords: Multiple intelligence, Teaching and learning activities, Textbook


2021 ◽  
pp. 86-91
Author(s):  
Mrs. Mariya Shalini ◽  
Dr. E. Arokiya Shylaja

Education is a field of indispensable transformation. During the hard time of pandemic outbreak, the method of teaching and learning changed undeniably. What had caused the changes? The pandemic or the learning needs and practices of students. Students’ learning needs are, of course, a priority. What could be the ideal form of teaching learning when students are not able to attend their daily transaction of subject content? It's only possible through the virtual mode. A very challenging period for the teaching fraternity, the student community, and the parents as well. Students must adapt themselves to virtual learning, and teachers must equip themselves with a new method of teaching. It is the parents' responsibility to procure items that please their wards. The current scenario of teaching and learning is therefore reliant heavily on digital literacy skills. In every coin there is a flip side. Similarly, digital literacy also has its pros and cons. The objective of this paper is to bring to light the dark side of digital literacy.


IJOHMN ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 56-63
Author(s):  
P. Bhaskaran Nair

ESL teachers are caught between two diverging socio-psychological modes of existence. On the one side, the inherent artificiality of teaching-learning a second or foreign language in a formal classroom forces them to helplessly look for meaningful activities in the class, so that learners can be motivated and get engaged in the processes of socializing the target language. On the other side, the administrative compulsions and the parental pressure force them to forget ‘the learner’ and focus on ‘teaching’. In unguarded moments, any average ESL teacher may reflect on the past classroom performances of years and may feel dissatisfied. This paper tries to make use of the pedagogic construct of teacher intervention following the guidelines offered by Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences and Abraham Maslow’s psychological theory of the need of self- actualization. As part of an informal longitudinal study, the researcher has tried to explore the rich resources of the first language in enhancing second language communication skills.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Lee P. Malapad ◽  
Maria Anna T. Quimbo

Lesson content needs active engagement to excite student interest. Teachers face challenges on student engagement in classroom teaching where learning has become procedural. This field study developed an instructional module integrating the 5Es method of instruction anchored on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Chislett’s multiple intelligence (MI) test was administered to Grade 7 students and the Science teacher for learning needs assessment determining their dominant multiple intelligences. The dominant MI of the students determined the enrichment activities incorporated in the 5E-MI instructional module and teaching method. During implementation, the teacher and the students were observed to assess the perceived usefulness of the module. The study established that the 5E-MI instruction module was a useful lesson planning method to increase students' engagement, who were observed to be attentive and participative during the implementation. Lesson planning was easier for the teacher since enrichment activities incorporated were guided by the dominant MI of the students. Through this study, educators are provided direction in incorporating MI in lesson planning and curriculum integration.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Imam Fauzi ◽  
Yayat Ruhiat ◽  
Lukmanul Hakim

This study refers to the problem study of the teaching and learning needs which requires English learning resources in order to meet the expectations of students during the ESP pandemic teaching and learning process. The fundamental goal of this research is to create effective digital English learning resources for students at the University of Serang Raya's Economics faculty. The main goals of creating a digital English coursebook based on contextual teaching-learning are to help Economics students enhance their English language skills and to meet their learning demands. This research was carried out using the PSDD model as a research and development method (Preliminary Study, Design, and Develop). The information is gathered using a questionnaire and a speech assessment form.


2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-20
Author(s):  
Elena Spirovska

Abstract The purpose of this article is to discuss the Theory of Multiple Intelligences and to answer the question of appropriateness of the MI theory in the field of foreign language teaching. The paper also exemplifies the adaptation of the theory in the context of teaching English as a foreign language and foreign language teaching and learning in general by describing a set of activities and a lesson plan using the MI approach. The article reviews the types of intelligences described and defined by Howard Gardner and authors who followed and revised the theory in terms of language teaching. In addition, the article discusses the different modes of application of the theory of Multiple Intelligences in language teaching with young adults and adult learners of foreign languages. The article proceeds by grouping and listing possible activities and tasks which are appropriate for language learners with different sets of abilities or intelligences. In addition, the article provides a brief summary of the potential issues recommendations and conclusions regarding the implementation of theory of Multiple Intelligences and provides a sample lesson plan which provides activities and language learning tasks for the majority of intelligences defined


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Zumrotus Sa’diyah

Education aims to educate the nation and develop Indonesian people, the meaning of educating is a process of intelligent life of the nation that has not become a nation of intelligent life. Every human being is born with the potential and intelligence are different and not infrequently they have a lot of intelligence, or more commonly referred to as multiple intelligences. Thus as a teacher in charge understand the intelligences that exist in the students then develop and facilitate student learning by applying quantum teaching and learning hopefully can develop the intelligence of multiple intelligences that exist so that students can form fine Keywords: Multiple Intelligences, Quantum Teaching Learning


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