Pengaruh Kecerdasan Majemuk Terhadap Kemampuan Berbahasa Anak Usia Dini

Abstract

This study aims to describe the influence of multiple intelligences on the language skills of early childhood at RA Raudhatul Jannah, Medan. Multiple intelligences is a concept that states that every child has different types of intelligence, such as linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, visual-spatial, kinesthetic, and naturalist. Children's language skills are influenced by the dominant intelligence in them. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with observation, interview, and documentation techniques on 15 children in group B and three class teachers. The results showed that multiple intelligences have a significant influence on children's language skills. Children who have linguistic, interpersonal, and musical intelligence show faster and more expressive language development than children with dominance of other intelligences. The implications of this study encourage teachers to recognize the potential of children's multiple intelligences and integrate them into language learning.