Implementation of Lifelong Educational Based on Multiple Intelligences in Inclusive Elementary Schools

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of lifelong education based on multiple intelligences in inclusive elementary schools. Every human being born in the world has the potential and intelligence of each. The concept of lifelong education explains that the educational process lasts a lifetime which is not limited by time but can develop all the potential that exists within him. This can be interpreted in every intelligence in a child that can be appreciated and developed so that someone becomes an expert without knowing the age limit of learning. In line with the multiple intelligences learning strategy, every child is unique in the form of nine basic intelligences that can be managed into strengths. Especially with the presence of students with special needs who are widely spread in Indonesia and have various intelligences that are owned despite the limitations that exist. Therefore, appropriate learning strategies are needed to achieve maximum intelligence management. In inclusive schools, the development of intelligence can be obtained for regular students and students with special needs. The research method used in this study is a case study with a comprehensive literature review. This research was conducted at National Immersion Primary School Ponorogo. The results of the research show that this learning system provides awareness for schools, families, and the community that each child has their intelligence for both regular students and students with special needs.