The Role of Interests and Talents in the Competency Skills of Students

Abstract

This study aims to prove the role of interests and talents in improving student competency skills. This research was conducted using descriptive qualitative methods through observation, interviews and documentation to identify the dominant learning styles and multiple intelligences in students. The results of the research on the interests and talents of the 12 students who were the object of this study showed the dominant kinesthetic learning style was 11 students (92%). The dominant learning style of students is kinesthetic learning through movement, touching, and doing. Multiple intelligence shows the kinesthetic intelligence of 7 people (58%), namely identifying, varying and multiplying activities, exploring pleasure. 11 people (92%) interpersonal intelligence which is a person’s ability to establish good social relationships. The indicators are empathy, pro-social, self-awareness, problem solving skills and effective communication. The dominant intelligence possessed by students is the basis for teachers in increasing their spiritual, social, knowledge and skills competencies both in academic and non-academic achievements according to their interests and talents.