Enhancing Elementary Students’ Competencies Based on Theory of Multiple Intelligences ENHANCING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS’ COMPETENCIES BASED ON THEORY OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

Abstract

This article presents competence enhancement of elementary students according to the concept of multiple intelligences. It addresses the competency-based curriculum that has begun to be experimented with in elementary school. The curriculum focuses on developing competencies in six areas: 1) healthy self-management, 2) advanced thinking and learning. 3) Language communication 4) Management and teamwork 5) Strong citizenship and 6) Sustainable coexistence with nature and science. And the promotion of these competencies through teaching and learning management based on the concept of multiple intelligences that mentions a wide range of intellectual abilities and to promotes human abilities in all 8 areas as follows: Language , music and rhythm , logic and mathematics , visual relations , body and movement , nature , self awareness , and relationships with others. These activities can appropriately promote the students' competency in each aspect.