THE USE OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE APPROACH IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR HOMESCHOOLING STUDENTS THROUGH MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES: A CASE STUDY AT A HOMESCHOOLING IN BANJAR

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the implementation and perceptions of EFL homeschooling students in activating the Multiple Intelligences strategy through meaningful activities. The qualitative case study research was conducted at one of the Homeschooling in Banjar. The study used a qualitative case study method in the data collection process through observation and interviews. The participants of this study were selected purposively, namely two homeschooling students in Banjar. The results of this study revealed that the application of the multiple intelligences approach through meaningful activities gets a positive and effective response, students have different intelligences and they are able to develop their multiple intelligences through meaningful activities. The researcher suggests that future researchers, who want to know more about the effect of multiple intelligence approaches and the use of meaningful activities to optimize student intelligence, should add more participants such as students in formal schools who have more quantity.