Maximizing Learning Potential: Integrating Multiple Intelligences Theory In EFL Teaching And Learning

Abstract

This study delves into the significance of adopting a Multiple Intelligence (MI) approach in teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language (LEFL). Acknowledging the diverse cognitive capacities among students emphasizes that traditional lecture techniques may not suffice. Drawing from Gardner's seminal work on multiple intelligences, which posits nine distinct types of intelligence, this paper scrutinizes the effects of MI on LEFL and the correlation between MI and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). By reviewing various studies, it highlights how different intelligences influence language learning skills. The paper underscores the intertwined relationship between MI, LEFL, and TEFL, advocating for the integration of diverse instructional strategies to cater to the unique learning styles of students. The topic is important as it provides insights into how language learning tasks can be designed to cater to the diverse learning styles of learners, making language learning more effective and engaging