The Development of the Multiple Intelligences of Students Using Community-based Learning Management

A Case Study of the Creation of the Youth Drama Hed Dee at Nakhon Khon Kaen School, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

This study on the development of multiple intelligences of students through a creative youth drama titled Hed Dee, using community-based learning management, in Nakhon Khon Kaen School aims to enhance the multiple intelligences of students who study at Nakhon Khon Kaen School. The sample was 45 secondary year 4 to 6 students. The instruments that were used in this research were: 1) instruments for collecting data, which included a form to record information from documents, a form to record fieldwork, and interviews; 2) instruments used for obtaining the results, which were a form to record interviews with in-depth open-ended questions between teachers and students, and a form to record group discussion reflections. The findings showed that students could effectively develop multiple intelligences through the drama creation process that came from a study of data from the community, which consisted of 1) linguistic intelligence, 2) logical intelligence, 3) spatial intelligence, 4) musical intelligence, 5) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, 6) interpersonal intelligence, 7) intrapersonal intelligence, and 8) naturalistic intelligence. Apart from these, there was also an emergence of affectionate feelings for local cultures, which constitute a valuable heritage.