Development of Multiple-Intelligences Based Soft Skills Learning Model

Abstract

The development of students’ soft skills has become the responsibility of higher education institutes to produce ready-to-work graduates. The learning process facilitated by lecturers and coaching in extracurricular activities are the key factors of students’ soft skills so they need an appropriate learning model. The purpose of this study is to produce a soft skill learning model based on multiple intelligences for students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk. This research is a development approach where 50 students were involved. Referring to the research and development design which is modified from the Borg & Gall development model, this research carried out the following development procedures, namely; (1) research and information collection; (2) planning; (3) develop a preliminary form of product; (4) preliminary field testing, (5) main product revision, (6) main field testing; (7) operational product revision; (8) dissemination and distribution. This research reveals that the development of a multiple intelligences-based soft skills learning model with an integrated, outbound and discreet approach contribute to the development of student soft skills as well as the soft skills needed in the world of work.