Analysis of teachers abilities in implementing contextual learning to develop multiple intelligences of early childhood

Abstract

Contextual learning is a process of learning activities to motivate students to understand a material by linking the material to the context of a child's life. This study aims to determine the ability of PAUD teacher in implementing contextual learning in developing multiple intelligences of early childhood. This research is a survey research conducted at 15 Early Childhood Education institutions in Kebumen Regency. Data collection using interviews, questionnaires, and observations. Data analysis using quantitative descriptive. The results showed that 81% of teachers in Kebumen Regency were able to understand and implement contextual learning in their learning activities that could develop multiple intelligences owned by children.