Agrissto Bintang Aji Pradana
Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang, Magelang

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Multiple Intelligence-based Activities: Its Effects on Essay Writing Skills Agrissto Bintang Aji Pradana; Tri Pujiani; Meiliana Nurfitriani
Primary: Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar Vol. 12 No. 6 (2023): December
Publisher : Laboratorium Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33578/jpfkip.v12i6.10312

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Writing an English essay requires complex abilities, such as critical thinking and academic writing. Nevertheless, it seems to be an obstacle to developing essay writing skills. Besides they are using a foreign language, the learning activities did not accommodate their personal traits and learning styles. This study aims to find out the profile of PGSD students’ Multiple Intelligence (MI) and the effect of MI-based learning activities on their essay-writing skills. This experimental research was conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang in 2020. Furthermore, 60 out of 160 fourth-semester students at the Elementary School Teacher Education Department were involved as the sample. The primary data were obtained through tests supported by observation and interviews. The data were distributed to be normal and homogenous. Based on the statistical data analysis of the Independent t-test, Sig. (2-tailed) was 0.900 > 0.05. The average scores of the Experimental Group post-test also indicate higher than the one of the control group post-test scores. It concludes that MI-based activities influenced students’ essay-writing skills. The results could be a beneficial reference in promoting students’ essay-writing skills in higher education.
AN ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE-BASED TEACHING MATERIALS: NEED ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Agrissto Bintang Aji Pradana; Umi Rachmawati; Nidya Anscalia Azka
Primary: Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33578/jpfkip.v12i1.9488

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Teaching material is important to be applied in the teaching and learning process. It is supposed to be related to the student’s needs and traits. Nevertheless, there are several appropriateness of worksheet compiling as supporting material. The research in this paper attempted to find out the need for Multiple Intelligence-based student’s worksheet developments and offer possible recommendations. It employed a qualitative approach and involved 13 English teachers as respondents. They were from selected elementary schools located in various regencies in Central Java. A set of questionnaires was administered and delivered online through Google Forms. It is provided a number of closed and open-ended questions related to the existing curriculum, competency, media and activities, students’ characters, and challenges in compiling the student’s worksheet. The data were analyzed qualitatively. The results reveal that there was a lack of compulsory curriculum and competency, appropriate activities, and environmental interactions. Thus, it is recommended for teachers to take a well-planned curriculum; various activities connected to parental supports, realia, digital tools; and students’ personal traits in developing students’ worksheets. It is a reference to promote a better quality of Teaching English to Young Learners.