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McGlothin 2001: http: iteslj.org Articles McGlothlin- ChildLearn. html adds that the children pay lots attention to the
world and people around them. Thus, the adults should teach them about the world and the people around first. Therefore, usually the
children learn about nouns first before they learn other language aspects such as verbs, adverbs and adjectives.
McGlothin 2001: http: iteslj.org Articles McGlothlin- ChildLearn. html also states that the adults should give the children
confidence when they use the language, and then give them reinforcement to use the language.
These learning strategies are very beneficial and helpful to teach English for early young learners. However, the adults need to
adapt these strategies based on the learners’ culture because each country has its own culture.
5. Multiple Intelligences
Every person has all intelligences, but each person is superior in his her own way. The combination-majority and minority of the
multiple intelligences of each person makes himher special because heshe is different with the others. In multiple Intelligences, there is no
standardized test to measure the intelligences. The multiple intelligences are only measured from the person’s daily activities, interests, ability,
etc. As citied by Thomas R. Hoerr 2000: 18-19 the multiple intelligences are adjusted into eight kinds of intelligences. They are:
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a. Linguistic: the ability to use language effectively and creatively. The
ability in this context covers the ability of spelling, words syllables, and grammar. This intelligences is dominantly had by orators,
comedians, radio celebrities, and politicians who frequently use words to manipulate and influence others.
b. Logical mathematical: the ability to think rationality, to use
numbers effectively, to see abstract patterns, and to reason well. This is the intelligence that is frequently used by the scientists when they
acknowledge their hypothesis and examine it. This intelligence is also used by tax accountants, computer programmers,
mathematicians. c.
Spatial: the ability to orient oneself in the environment, to create mental images, and the sensitivity to shape, size, color. This
intelligence is usually had by artists, and some the discovers that visualize their discoveries inventions first before they put it on
papers. d.
Bodykinesthetic: the ability to use one’s body to express oneself and to solve problems. Athlete, dancer, carpenter, surgeon certainly have
this intelligence e.
Musical: an ability to recognize tonal patterns and sensitivity to rhythm, pitch and melody. Indra Lesmana the evaluator of Indonesia
Idol must have this intelligence because he is sensitive with pitch mistakes of a singer.
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f. Interpersonal: the ability to understand and work together with other
people. This intelligence covers the ability to empathize to others, to make friendship, to work in work team.
g. Intrapersonal: the ability to understand oneself and to apply one’s
talent successfully. This intelligence is important for entrepreneurs and independent person.
h. Naturalist: the ability to recognize the nature shapes such as birds,
trees, flowers, animal, etc. Moreover, the sensitivity of the other nature shapes such as clouds arrangement and land contours. This
intelligence is needed by biologists, forest guards, and veterinarian. In our daily life, we also need this intelligence when we are
gardening and camping
6. Theoretical Description for Teaching Model Design
