Triarchic theory of intelligence

Psychologists Howard Gardner and Robert Sternberg have similar theories of intelligence. Sternberg’s Triarchic theory of intelligence has 3 components to it. The first is Analytical or Componential intelligence. “Analytical Intelligence can also be referred to as being book smart. This form of intelligence is more in terms with the traditional definitions of IQ and academic achievement”(psychestudy.com). In this form of intelligence the more societal way of saying “nerdy” people fall in this…

What is intelligence? What is the purpose of deciphering the different categories of intelligence? When I was young, I really never knew what I was good at, and until recently I still did not know. Placing oneself into a category that shows one’s strengths and weaknesses helps a person use that information to succeed in their life, home, and occupation. To people that categorize intelligence are Robert J. Sternberg, and Howard Gardner (Santrock, 2012). Intelligence can be interpreted in many…

Intelligence is based within one’s self phenomena and it is generally concur that the nature of this energy is obscure (Wechsler, 1958). Every individual is intelligent in their own ways such as sports, academics, etc. As they are many different ways to be intelligent, there are many definitions proposed. Alfred Binet, who invented the first practical intelligence test proposed that intelligence is the inclination to take and maintain a particular direction and capacity to bring about a goal…

Alajeel September 27, 2015 Ms. Wanda Weldon Intelligence Final Draft “There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder.” – Ronald Reagan. Intelligence is the capability to obtain and apply learning and abilities. Scientists nowadays believe that intelligence is a trait that is passed down through generations; in other word it is genetic. Well I’m here to tell you that this is not true. Intelligence is not something passed down by…

There are many different Intelligence Quotient (IQ) tests that are used for various reasons. Unfortunately, some of these tests only show a number for the IQ and does not break down what the results of the individual parts are of the test. One theorist who divides the individual’s intelligence into different parts is psychologist Howard Gardner. Howard Gardner states that this is actually eight different intelligences that are independent of each other. The eight intelligences he lists are…

multiple intelligence theory, the introduction of all intelligences in the education system is of great advantage to the learners and society at large. As explained by Gardener, “initial ways of intelligence testing are not competent due to their biases to only one type of intelligence” (Gardner 32). Introduction of all intelligences in the education systems will enable individuals get the understanding that everyone has got a mind of their own. Through the introduction of the various…

finally, by seeking to form one inclusive classroom community. First of all, in order for them to cultivate an inclusive classroom, teachers must learn about the ‘them’, that is, their students. The diversity of students, their abilities, and intelligences are as numerous as the students themselves. Harro Van Brummelen addresses six forms of diversity that may be…

solving skills through completion of math problems. As a special education teacher, within a math classroom, I constantly am thinking of how to accommodate all my students. However, after taking this course, it brought enlightenment of the different intelligences. This stations catered toward my linguistic and interpersonal learners. It allowed my linguistic learners to utilize the English language to demonstrate their understanding of the learned material and allowed independent…

When I made the decision to further my education, I knew it would be a challenge to my lifestyle. Preparing to juggle school, work, and family obligations seemed impossible. I often worried that I would become like many other graduate students a tired, worn-out person of my previous self. Now that I am on the journey to complete my graduate degree, I have become educated on ways to adjust to my academic commitment and strategies to be successful in the completion of my Master’s of Science in…

The unit that will be transformed is a unit is The Building Blocks of Algebra (eMath Instructional Inc., 2016). This unit is in need of a transformation because of the lack of differentiation. Although there is plenty of scaffolding of the new content (Van de Walle, Karp, & Bay-Williams, 2013, p. 23), the approach does not vary very much in its representation (Van de Walle et al., 2013, p. 22-24). The majority of the unit structure is to be straightforward with the content and not deviate from…