Intelligence by Kamoy Wilkie
Intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. Every child is intelligent to some
degree, there are many ways to classify intelligence and singular is not one of them.Intelligence is considered
to be a compilation of different abilities.Childhood intelligence is one of the most complex yet intriguing
phenomenons today. Understanding intelligence and how it relates to children can greatly affect and enhance
the role of an educator.
Some theorist believe that intelligence is a singular factor(a general factor or g) which influences
the learning of children throughout a variety of tasks. Some believe that an IQ (Intelligence Quotient)
score measures the academic abilities or individuals,while others disagree because it usually measures
one area and neglects others.
the learning of children throughout a variety of tasks. Some believe that an IQ (Intelligence Quotient)
score measures the academic abilities or individuals,while others disagree because it usually measures
one area and neglects others.
Intelligence can be seen consistently in day to day behaviors of children, but there is a misconception
intelligence is predetermined at birth, The chart below shows just how common some things are if only
we knew what we were looking at.
intelligence is predetermined at birth, The chart below shows just how common some things are if only
we knew what we were looking at.
Multiple Intelligences
The notion focuses around the idea that children possess at least eight different capabilities or multiple
intelligences. Every individual is different the all vary in their strengths and their weaknesses. The following
are the eight types of intelligences and examples as proposed by Howard Gardner.
intelligences. Every individual is different the all vary in their strengths and their weaknesses. The following
are the eight types of intelligences and examples as proposed by Howard Gardner.
He believed that people should not be put in a box or limited with the capabilities that they posses.
Everyone is different and should not be categorized under the same umbrella where intelligence is
concerned. According to him people can be skilled in one area and somewhat average in other
areas of intelligence.It is extremely important that all abilities be encouraged and dominant abilities
be fostered to reach their highest potential.This method encourages educator to produce well rounded
lessons that will appeal to all intelligences, by achieving this students with vast ranges of intelligence
will be benefited at some point throughout the lesson.
Everyone is different and should not be categorized under the same umbrella where intelligence is
concerned. According to him people can be skilled in one area and somewhat average in other
areas of intelligence.It is extremely important that all abilities be encouraged and dominant abilities
be fostered to reach their highest potential.This method encourages educator to produce well rounded
lessons that will appeal to all intelligences, by achieving this students with vast ranges of intelligence
will be benefited at some point throughout the lesson.
Sternberg’s Theory of Successful Intelligence
Robert Sternberg coined the triarchic theory which describes three distinct types of intelligence that
a person can have. These consist of practical intelligence,analytical intelligence and creative intelligence.
a person can have. These consist of practical intelligence,analytical intelligence and creative intelligence.
Practical intelligence-how one reacts to their environment and how they are able to adapt or change it so it
will be conducive to their needs. This in society would be compared to street smarts or common sense, it
the ability to deal with everyday tasks.
will be conducive to their needs. This in society would be compared to street smarts or common sense, it
the ability to deal with everyday tasks.
Creative intelligence - the way one approaches tasks or information that is new to them
Analytical intelligence- is the ability to analyze, critique and evaluates situations
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Sternberg believed that one encounter encourages the next along environmental factors. Children learn
how to combine these intelligences in daily undertakings and ultimately recognize their strengths and use
it to their advantage.
how to combine these intelligences in daily undertakings and ultimately recognize their strengths and use
it to their advantage.
Within the listed triarchic factors exist three coexisting components which are environment as a factor
of behavior,prior experiences and situations and the effect is has on current ones, and the cognitive process
required by the task. Utilization for the use of these aspects are determined by the current situation that an
individual may be faced with.
of behavior,prior experiences and situations and the effect is has on current ones, and the cognitive process
required by the task. Utilization for the use of these aspects are determined by the current situation that an
individual may be faced with.
The topic of intelligence is quite vast and has many different views. Childhood development as a contributing
factor draws from the idea that all children are different and have likewise abilities and strengths. There are
just as vast the amount of influences that determine and build upon these intelligences. Given above is two
factor draws from the idea that all children are different and have likewise abilities and strengths. There are
just as vast the amount of influences that determine and build upon these intelligences. Given above is two
of the major contenders and what they consist of.
McDevitt, T.M, Ormrod, J.E (2015)Child Development and Education, Pearson.
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