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This chapter we are learning about the definition of "thinking" and various types of "intelligence"

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This chapter we are learning about the definition of "thinking" and various types of "intelligence". Most often we believe thinking is simply thoughts moving together in combination to form images or ideas. As you read the chapter you will find that "Thinking" is much more complex and has profound effects on personality and behavior. One's cognitive processes and perceptions effect ones beliefs, therefore ones actions. We first discussed the concept of critical thinking in the first page of Chapter 2 module. (Go back, read and watch video in this section if you have forgotten). This is the skill in which people develop the ability to be objective and evaluate events with logic rather than pure emotional reactions. In chapter 7 different types of thinking such as divergent thinking and convergent thinking are explored. Pay close attention to the differences and how this relates to intelligence and creativity.

The following video explores various types of Intelligence. You will see the 1997 interview of Harvard University Professor Howard Gardner, famous for developing theory of "Multiple Intelligences". He believes "intelligence goes far beyond traditional verbal and linguistic and logical and mathematical measurements".(edutpoia.org) Before watching the video read section 7.4 of the textbook to familiarize yourself with the 8 type of intelligence that Gardner references in this video (below point 2 on the web page) as he discusses intelligence in relation to student learning.

Big Thinkers: Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligences presented by edutopia.org

Big Thinkers: Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligences | Edutopia 

After watching the video on Howard Gardner and exploring concepts of Multiple Intelligences, watch the following video of famous artist David Garibaldi. What kind of intelligence do you believe he exhibits?

See "Paint your future of education." Award winning artist David Garibaldi opened for the BbWorld 2013 Corporate Keynote. You will never guess what the finished product is.

from Blackboard Inc. (CC available)

David Garibaldi Opening for BbWorld 2013 Corporate Keynote - YouTube 

Choose only ONE question per topic, and write a coherent, well-organized essay, using concepts from the text of no less that 400-450 words (Three full Paragraphs) that responds to the question in its entirety. Following direction from section 5 (grading system) of syllabus--write clearly, include what you have learned in this unit without copying, cite your source, and apply the concept learned to the topic chosen. Read directions carefully and cover all aspects in a logical, well-organized essay.

• For full credit, remember to use a quote and list the textbook as reference at the end.
• Respond to two other student"s AP's.
• You will need to post your AP first before you will see other students work.

Here are this units options:

• After reading in textbook about creativity and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, watch the video of artist David Garibaldi located on the opening page of this module. In your AP essay define intelligence as indicated in the textbook and explain what type of intelligence you believe David Garibaldi exhibits. Give examples from the video and defend you ideas based on information from the textbook and/or video.

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• After reading the textbook, define Intelligence and describe the three elements of Intelligence as describe by Robert Sternberg which he titled the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence. Then apply what you have learned and discussed above to the most creative and intelligent person you know (living or dead). Use this particular theory of Sternberg to describe this person. Remember to define and apply these textbook concepts to your example.