Capturing Multiple Intelligences Profiles of Muhammadiyah Junior High School Students

Abstract

Multiple Intelligence Theory has been integrated in educational settings, including in ELT classrooms. Some scholars attempt to find the impacts of this theory. However, as a basic data in applying this theory, profiles of MI is required. This study is an attempt to describe students' MI profiles. It is conducted in Muhammadiyah Junior High School of Borobudur. 77 students of 8th grade is assigned as the sample. MI Inventory questionnaire adapted from Rogers' indicators is employed to obtain the data. The dominant and least intelligence are captured. Strength levels of each intelligence Aare also described quantitatively. Kinesthetic is the dominant and has the most frequency of strong level. While linguistic intelligence is the least. The results give English teachers reference to determine appropriate methods in ELT classroom activities.