The Syntax of Digital Basic Writing Teaching Materials Based on Multiple Intelligences Teaching Approach (MITA)

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the syntax of digital basic writing teaching materials based on multiple intelligences teaching approach (MITA). This study was a qualitative study. Qualitative research was a research method that aims to understand social phenomena in depth by collecting descriptive data. The approach used in this study was the multiple intelligences teaching approach (MITA) which was one of the Brain-based Learning approaches where this study used the Jensen model consisting of seven parts, namely pre-exposure, preparation, initiation and acquisition, elaboration, incubation and memory entry, verification and checking beliefs, celebration and integration. Multiple intelligences teaching approach used eight types of multiple intelligences consisting of language intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, visual-spatial intelligence, kinesthetic intelligence, intrapersonal intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, musical intelligence, naturalistic intelligence. From this Jensen model, it was known that the syntax of basic digital writing teaching materials based on the multiple intelligences teaching approach (MITA) in this study consisted of seven stages, namely: appercepting, motivating, acquiring, elaborating, examining, evaluating, and appreciating. Each stage synergized with each other and was implemented comprehensively. The syntax of this teaching material was applied to basic writing learning at the university level for undergraduate students of English education study programs. This study concluded that the syntax model designed in this study consists of seven stages adapted from Jensen's Brain-based learning model. The results of this study were expected to contribute to further research on the syntax of teaching materials in particular and added to the treasury of knowledge in general. The implementation of MITA-based digital teaching materials contributes to students' long-term writing competencies, especially in high-level writing skills through the provision of basic writing digital teaching materials which are the first step in learning English academic writing so that it is hoped that with a strong foundation for basic writing, the level of writing learning at the next level can be understood well.