Definition of Intelligence
1.Traditionally, people have defined (and standardized tests have assessed) someone who is intelligent as an individual who can solve problems, use logic to answer questions, and think critically. But psychologist Howard Gardner has a much broader definition of intelligence. Compare the traditional idea about intelligence with Gardner's. Are there advantages to the traditional format of intelligence testing? How can Gardner’s ideas change the way we assess the strengths and weaknesses of people?
2.One criticism of Gardner's theory is that he classifies talents as a type of intelligence. Critics might say that a gifted artist or golf progeny is not necessarily smart. How would you reply to this criticism?
3.Gardner suggests that schools must develop assessments that better represent what people will have to do to survive in society. For example, rather than writing an essay about urban development, students studying structures might be asked to determine what kind of building is most appropriate for an urban, residential area. Imagine you are a Psychology Instructor. Create an assignment, using the principals of Gardner’s theories, that could be used to evaluate what students learn about a specific topic in Psychology. Remember you are trying to encourage the use of multiple intelligences.
4.How does an understanding of multiple intelligences change how you view your own abilities?
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2.One criticism of Gardner's theory is that he classifies talents as a type of intelligence. Critics might say that a gifted artist or golf progeny is not necessarily smart. How would you reply to this criticism?
3.Gardner suggests that schools must develop assessments that better represent what people will have to do to survive in society. For example, rather than writing an essay about urban development, students studying structures might be asked to determine what kind of building is most appropriate for an urban, residential area. Imagine you are a Psychology Instructor. Create an assignment, using the principals of Gardner’s theories, that could be used to evaluate what students learn about a specific topic in Psychology. Remember you are trying to encourage the use of multiple intelligences.
4.How does an understanding of multiple intelligences change how you view your own abilities?
Make sure you respond to at least two of your classmates´ posts and take full advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and share ideas. Your responses to your peer's posts should again be detailed, thoughtful & substantial. A sentence or two reply will not receive credit.
Please note that I am looking at two distinct areas when grading your discussions: First, I am looking at the objective criteria and looking to see how many posts you have done, and the frequency of those posts. If you are posting on just one day of the week, that will impact your score in this area. If