INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD 4-5 YEARS AT HARAPAN PERTIWI KINDERGARTEN 3

Abstract

Verbal linguistic intelligence is part of the intelligence of the nine intelligences possessed by humans, which was discovered by Howard Gardner, this verbal linguistic intelligence involves the ability to use words effectively orally and in writing. The purpose of this study is to describe verbal linguistic intelligence in Harapan Pertiwi 3 Kindergarten, describe supporting and inhibiting factors in developing verbal linguistic intelligence in Harapan Pertiwi 3 Kindergarten, describe how the teachers efforts in developing students verbal linguistic intelligence, especially in learning at Harapan Pertiwi 3 Kindergarten. Descriptive qualitative approach which contains data collection techniques used are interviews, observation, and documentation. And analyzed by reducing irrelevant data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the development of linguistic verbal intelligence in Harapan Pertiwi 3 Kindergarten was realized by active learning implemented by the teacher through playing activities in learning. Development activities carried out by the teacher are using the pop up book learning method, playing words (vocabulary) where students are required to be more active in playing words and playing roles.