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None of the Above - Why Standardized Testing Fails: Bob Sternberg at TEDxOStateU
In this video, Robert Sternberg explains that IQ tests are no longer relevant methods of classifying intelligence. He suggest an alternative theory that measures more than just analytical skill
Controversy of Intelligence: Crash Course Psychology #23
This video covers the vast research and theories on intelligence, including it's origins and evolution throught history.
This Khan Academy video explains four major theories of intelligence that include Spearman, Thurnston, Gardner, and Sternberg as the subjects of the overview.
Howard Gardner of The Multiple Intelligence Theory
Gardner explains that eventhough a student can do well on a test, unless that student has a way to practice that learning through application and hands on learning, all the learning in school disappears.
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman ► Animated Book Summary
This is a short video on EQ, emotional intelligence, which is described by the work of Daniel Golemen in his book by the same name. EQ is based on these measures or abilities: Self awareness, managing emotions, self motivation, empathy, and handingline relationships.
Emotional Intelligence: From Theory to Everyday Practice
In this presentation from the 2013 Yale Presidential Inauguration Symposia, Professor Brackett, Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, will describe the theory of emotional intelligence developed at Yale under President Salovey's direction and share his decades of research on the relationship between emotional intelligence and important life outcomes. He also will discuss "RULER" the Center's evidence-based approach to teaching emotional intelligence in school systems, which has been shown to increase academic performance, decrease bullying, and enhance school climates. Finally, he'll discuss how creating emotionally intelligent communities can help us to build a more happy, healthy, productive, and compassionate society.
Characteristics of Gifted Students
Betsy Weigle, elementary teacher, explains what to look for in gifted students and she notes a few characteristics about these types of students. For example they have large vocabularies, socially awkward, somewhat arrogant about their level of intelligence, very involved parents
Practical Differentiation Strategies to Meet the Needs of Gifted Students, Grades 2-6
Its possible to use the same curriculum and also differentiate to accomodate the gifted student by using a few different strategies introduced in this video.
tiered assignment
flexible grouping
providing choices
orbital studies
curriculum buyout
James Flynn: Why our IQ levels are higher than our grandparents'
Today, the standard level of IQ for intlligence is above 100, James Flynn examines why previous generations dating back to 1900s would score 70s on these tests, indicating mental disability. Another indication that these tests are indeed not an accurate measure of what true intelligence is.
Michio Kaku on the Evolution of Intelligence
Dr. Kaku examines the evolution of intelligence and states, "We humans, modern humans, had been on the Earth for roughly a hundred thousand years. Only a tiny fraction of the 4.5 billion years that the Earth has been around. So you come to the rather astounding conclusion that intelligence is not really necessary. That Mother Nature has done perfectly well with non-intelligent creatures for millions of years and that we as intelligent creatures are the new kid on the block.