Exploration of Multiple Intelligences of High School Students in Physics Subjects as A Basis for Developing Learning Methods

  • Hanan Zaki Alhusni Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya,  Indonesia
  • Binar Kurnia Prahani Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya,  Indonesia
  • Titin Sunarti Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya,  Indonesia
  • Muhammed Akif Kurtuluş Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi, Alanya,  Turkey
  • Iwan Wicaksono University of Jember, Jember,  Indonesia
  • Sallimah binti Hj Mohd Salleh University of Brunei Darussalam,Bandar Seri Begawan,  Brunei Darussalam
  • Muhammad Abd Hadi Bunyamin Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Darul,  Malaysia
  • Cahyo Febri Wijaksono Universität für Weiterbildung Krems, Krems an der Donau,  Austria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53621/ijocer.v4i1.536
Keywords: Learning Method Development, Merdeka Belajar Curriculum, Multiple Intelligences, Physics Learning, Student-Centered Learning

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to describe the profile of multiple intelligences among high school students in physics learning. The goal is to provide a basis for designing more adaptive and personalized instructional strategies that align with students' cognitive strengths. Method: A quantitative descriptive method with a survey approach was employed, involving 101 students from three different classes. Data were collected using a Likert-scale-based multiple intelligences questionnaire encompassing eight intelligence domains: verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and reliability testing. Results: The findings revealed that intrapersonal (78.320%), interpersonal (77.030%), kinesthetic (76.780%), and naturalist (76.440%) intelligence were the most dominant among students. Verbal-linguistic (70.050%), musical (71.830%), visual-spatial (69.110%), and logical-mathematical (64.500%) also showed notable representation. EFA identified ten principal components that explained 65.040% of the total Variance. Reliability analysis showed that most factors had adequate Cronbach's Alpha values (> 0.700), although some required refinement. Novelty: This study provides updated empirical insights into high school students' multiple intelligences in physics learning, with a focus on the emerging dominance of kinesthetic, intrapersonal, and naturalist intelligence. It also incorporates recent psychometric validation using EFA, underscoring the need for intelligence-based instructional design. The novelty lies in combining psychological profiling with physics-specific pedagogy in a Merdeka Belajar framework.

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2025-06-30
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Alhusni, H. Z., Prahani, B. K., Sunarti, T., Kurtuluş, M. A., Wicaksono, I., Salleh, S. binti H. M., Bunyamin, M. A. H., & Wijaksono, C. F. (2025). Exploration of Multiple Intelligences of High School Students in Physics Subjects as A Basis for Developing Learning Methods. International Journal of Current Educational Research, 4(1), 112-129. https://doi.org/10.53621/ijocer.v4i1.536
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