What sets the human race apart from other species on Earth? The answer can be summed up in three words; cognition, language, and creativity. We have the ability to think and create. The human race communicates in a unique way.
Imagination is a powerful thing. We can form mental images, and through perseverance and combining cognitive forces with others, we can make those images reality. No species can create on the scale that we can. Sure, a beaver can build a dam, and a spider its web; but on a global scale? Imagine what a world like that would be like.
Conceptualizing is what we do. We have an understanding of what a spider is, and what a beaver is. We categorize them into groups by creating rules, called conceptual rules. With these rules, we are able to interact with the environment. One example of conceptualizing is the beaver. If not for the nature of the beaver we would have been able to come with the idea for a dam.
Language allows ideas to grow and flourish. While other species have methods of communication, we have the ability to communicate concepts, thoughts, and memories, in an elaborate fashion that transcends all other species on the planet. Language is what truly separates us from the beasts of the world. The ability to store language on various medium, allowing us to speak to future generations, is truly awe inspiring. However, if the current dominant languages falls out of fashion, then the current problem with uncovering the secrets of the past will persist; translation.
Collaboration is an important term used in problem solving. When the human race comes across things that need to be addressed, we create a task force to deal with it. We brainstorm, and think collectively to find solutions that did not exis...
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...eases. Likewise, the environment can affect things as well, not just family. What I mean is the actual environment, such as living near a nuclear reactor, or having a contaminated drinking water source.
Lastly we go beyond psychometric intelligence and into the fields of other forms of intelligence. Here is where multiple intelligences come into play, in what Dr. Gardener of Harvard calls “Frames of Mind”. He hypothesizes that we have eight types of intelligence, or, frames of mind. We also touch base with HAL, everyone's favorite A.I.; aka artificial intelligence.
In conclusion, the subjects of intelligence, cognition, creativity, and language provide us with the tool we need to be the masters of the world. We derive all that we are from these four aspects, and with each generation we progress, further discovering and pushing the limits and potential of humankind.
14. Multiple Intelligences - Multiple intelligences are Howard Gardner's theory that people are possessed of eight semi-independent kinds of intelligence, only three of which are measured by standard IQ tests.
Everyone goes through different experiences in life, just as everyone has different types of intelligences and skills. In total there are nine types of intelligences but there is only 2 listed using 3 paragraphs. These examples come from “Flowers for Algernon” or “Dakota Fullest Earns Nation’s Highest Folk Honor”. Some ways in which people demonstrate their knowledge and skill is through Howard Gardner’s Logical/ Mathematical , Bodily/ Kinesthetic , and Intrapersonal intelligences.
According to this theory, Gardner believed people have multiple different ways of thinking and learning. He has identified and described nine different kinds of intelligence. The first is visual-spatial intelligence, which is the enjoyment of and facility with images, drawing, construction games and tactile puzzles. The second is linguistic-verbal intelligence, which involves sensitivity to spoken and written language, the ability to learn languages, and the capacity to use language to accomplish certain goals. The third is mathematical intelligence, which consists of the capacity to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically. The fourth is kinesthetic learning, which is the enjoyment of and facility with activities that involve touch and movement, dance, sport and other practical activities. The fifth is musical intelligence, which involves skill in the performance, composition, and appreciation of musical patterns. The sixth is interpersonal intelligence, which is concerned with the capacity to understand the intentions, motivations and desires of other people. The seventh is intrapersonal intelligence, which entails the capacity to understand oneself, to appreciate one’s feelings, fears and motivations. The eight is naturalistic intelligence, which is the enjoyment of and facility with the natural world, with ability in recognizing patterns and classification. The ninth is existential intelligence, which is the enjoyment of and facility with asking and examining questions about life, death and ultimate
Approaching another is a start, being together after some time is an improvement, and accomplishing things together is the reward. This is Henry Ford’s idea on team work (as cited in Motivating Quotes, n.d.). Working together in a group requires support from each and every member in accomplishing the task. Active participation of every member is highly necessary. Ideas and views are welcomed to improve performance.
In reality, people are a combination of most every single one of the intelligences and certain intelligences blend into one another. For instance, there is a reason people connect with actors, they not only are they strong with their own bodily-kinetics, they also can connect with an audience showing that they have a great intrapersonal intelligence. Even though Gardner says you can have a combination of the intelligences, the problem comes at drawing the line of which intelligences are greater in a person or which intelligence is more dominant in
Howard Gardner’s theory contains eight main multiple intelligence. As the years have progressed there have taken one out and is left with the main seven. These seven are: Linguistic, Mathematical, Spatial, bodily, Musical, Interpersonal, and Intrapersonal. These are found in everyone; however, each person will excel in one or two. Once teachers can determine what intelligence the students will exceed on and teach to their strengths the student will learn much more.
Race, in the common understanding, draws upon differences not only of skin color and physical attributes but also of language, nationality, and religion. Race categories are often used as ethnic intensifiers, with the aim of justifying the exploitation of one group by another. Race is an idea that has become so fixed in American society that there is no room for open-mindedness when challenging the idea of racial categories. Over the years there has been a drastic change with the way the term "race" is used by scientists. Essentially, there is a major difference between the biological and sociological views of race.
Since intelligence is usually judged in IQ tests or just tests in school, many individuals are claimed to have average or little intelligence. They struggle in school, trying to learn math, English, reading; but they may excel in other places like sports, music, or relationships. This is where Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences comes into play. He proposed that there are eight forms of intelligence, possibly more. The two that are seen in school often are Logical-Mathematical and Linguistic-Verbal. The people who excel at these are seen as geniuses and are thought to do very well in life. The others that don’t do well in those two may be better at one of the other six.
Humans are a unique set of species with many defining characteristics. A majority of people when asks what makes you human, would say being able to breathe, talk, bleed, and reproduce....
Gardner, H. (2011). FRAMES OF MIND: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books.
New technologies and advancement in the area of field research has allowed biologist and primatologist to analyze information more effectively and efficiently. Through the non-invasive collection of fecal samples, researchers are able to extract and analyze DNA to help determine individual attribute, as well as population dynamics. In addition to DNA, fecal samples also contain hormones and parasites that help in determining the overall health of the depositor (Newton-Fisher NE, 2010). Other technologies include the use of Geographic Information Systems allows for mapping the ranges of chimpanzees, and satellite imagery is used to view the deforestation of select areas (Goodall, 2002).
I believe the best theory for determining intelligence is the Theory of Multiple Intelligence & I believe I possess many different types of
In 1983, Howard Gardner a Harvard professor proposed the theory that individual can have multiple ways of learning and processing information. The multiple intelligences consist of 9 different ways and these include: verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, existential, musical, naturalistic, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Every individual has a different amount of each intelligence but each intelligence is at a varying level. With the help of a multiple intelligences assessment, I found that my top three multiple intelligences are Intrapersonal, logical, and interpersonal. Within his research Gardner says that “Intrapersonal intelligence refers to people’s ability to recognize and assess those same characteristics
... drawn. What makes us human? Through the examination of human evolution, both biological adaptations and cultural adaptations which are distinct to humans can be recognized. Biologically speaking, humans are unique in that they are bipedal, they have larger brain sizes, and longer leg length. When examining the cultural evolution of humans we have a complex language system, we live in communities, engage in symbolic behavior, and act through emotional impulses. While we are often considered to be superior to all other animals, it is important to recognize that while we are animals, we have very distinct characteristics and adaptations that separate us both biologically and culturally from all other animals.
Howard Gardner, a professor at Harvard, introduced his theory of multiple intelligences in 1983. Multiple intelligence’s is a theory about the brain that says human beings are born with single intelligence that cannot be changed, and is measurable by a psychologist. Gardner believes that there are eight different intelligences in humans. The eight are verbal linguistic, visual spatial, bodily kinesthetic, mathematical logic, musical, intrapersonal, interpersonal, and naturalist. Understanding these intelligence’s will help us to design our classroom and curriculum in a way that will appeal to all of our students. We might also be able to curve discipline problems by reaching a student in a different way. One that will make more sense to them and more enjoyable. We can include all of the intelligences in lessons to accommodate all of the students’ different learning styles at once. By reaching each students intelligence we can assume that a student will perform better which, could mean students retaining more important information. A students learning style can also help lead them into a more appropriate career direction. As a teacher you can also learn your own personal learning style or intelligence to help improve the way you learn and teach.