Integration of Multiple Intelligence Theory in ELT: A Systematic Review

Abstract

The learning approach has altered over the last decade to one that is more focused on the characteristics and needs of children. This is one of the reasons why the Multiple Intelligence theory is emerging so swiftly. The features of children were based on eight types of intelligence in this concept. This technique may contain a range of learning components such as students, teachers, environmental things such as media, learning activities, and others. Several studies have shown that employing this strategy throughout learning improves linguistic ability. This article investigates the integration of Multiple Intelligence theory with English learning. This research focuses on trends in English learning that combine Multiple Intelligence Theory, education level, media, learning materials, and barriers to implementation in elementary schools. This article examines 18 publications from reputable databases and journals. There is a higher level of education, according to the data. MI Theory is used by a small number of English professors at the university level. The findings of this study may be used to offer an overview of current trends in MI theory, as well as references for future research on this topic. More publications or research on the integration of MI theory in educational settings is looked for in the future. More specifically, difficulties about the implementation of this theory pertain to other language abilities such as reading and writing.