Bell Ringer Question:

Write down 3 famous people you would describe as “intelligent”.

What have they accomplished that makes you think they are “intelligent”?

Reminder:

Any notes you take during this unit can be used on the test!

Lectures

Handouts

Videos

What is Intelligence? (from Chapter 9)

1905: Standford Binet Tests: Combo of _________ and ________

Major theorists:Robert Sternberg: “Triarchic Model”

Daniel Goleman: Emotional Intelligence

Howard Gardner: Theory of __________

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory

Note: This theory assumes all factors work together to form intelligence.

Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence

5 factors:Self Awareness

Mood management

Self motivation

Impulse Control

People Skills

Note: This theory answers the question: “Why do some smart people not succeed in life?

Sample Questions on a Emotional Intelligence Test….1. I panic when I have to face someone who is angry 2. When I have a major personal problem, I cannot think about anything else. 3. No matter how much I accomplish, I feel like I should be doing more. 4. I feel like I worry about things that other people don't even think about. 5. When I mess up, I say self-deprecating things, such as "I am such a loser,"

"Stupid, stupid, stupid," or "I can't do anything right." 6. I get distressed without really knowing who or what exactly is bothering me.

7. Even when I do my best, I feel guilty about the things that were not done

perfectly. 8. I feel uneasy in situations where I am expected to display affection.

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences

Note: This theory is used in school teaching methods

Discussion Essential QuestionsWhy might it be good to think about “intelligence” in these different ways?

Are you overly focused on “grades” as a measure of your intelligence? Can this be a problem in the “real world”?

Do you think schools place “too much” or “not enough” emphasis on “multiple” or “emotional” intelligences?

Activity

Differences in Intelligence