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RE: Intelligence IQ – hot or not?
Wow, that is a smart, well written article where the article itself demonstrates intelligence from a number of the multi-intelligences, including aesthetics as this article presents very well.
In some of the posts I have read on Steemit, there is often anger about current education systems but seldom are there suggestions on how to improve them. In this case, how can we incorporate this multi-intelligence view both inside and outside the classroom from both an appreciation and practical point of view?
I believe that this is something that must be started at home. IQ tests are generally used as predictors of scholastic success, but fails to be fair to all cultures. Parents and teachers could thus focus less on the intelligences that THEY themselves want to achieve and focus more on the unique child in question. It is not always possible for a child who is good at art to also be good at math and science and also at reading and writing. I am not saying we should NOT focus on those areas, we should just put less pressure on those areas that is not a child's strength. Both teachers and parents do not always have the knowledge on how to do these things. A child who loves to play chess or piano should not be forced to become a football player as that is not his area of intelligence, so I would say that the encouragement should start at home. We should also remember that cultural differences and religious beliefs plays a huge role and that it should also be respected.
Thanks so much for this reply. Personally, I try to encourage my daughter to just allow her strengths to flourish but also to work on areas that she has to learn (math, reading etc.) and not to get caught up in assessments.
In some discussions about IQ, I usually like to interject, what about EQ? Other intelligence quotients?
I think that formal school provides just part of a person's education and that other parts are learned at home and in the community. I hope you continue to write more articles like this.
Thank you so much. Keep up the good work with your daughter and don't stop working on those other areas. It's good! She will be forever thankful for a parent like you.
Just re-discovered a different video of Ken Robinson I used in my own article here about assumptions in education:
Had a look at your post and replied there ;)
much appreciated!