Ch. 5 Individual Differences learning log

What
I learned the definition of intelligence. The reason why they do IQ tests to some individuals is to see if they have a learning disability, not all students have to take these tests. We learned about Gardner's multiple intelligences tests and how they are an optimistic view. Another thing I learned was the two different Intelligences students have. Fluid Intelligence: New tasks, adaptations, and acquiring knowledge, the other is Crystallized Intelligence: Knowledge and skills learned through experience, familiarity. I also learned about IEP's and Classification (labels). We had a class debate on classification. At the end we watched a video on turret syndrome.

So What
I think that it is important for us to know about the different intelligences so that we can have our students take these tests and find out how they will learn the best. This is excellent for our information as a teacher. We had a class debate discussing this and I found that I am for Classification because as an educator I want to know how I can help the student individually and help them succeed. Why try and hide it? I feel that if we try and hide the classifications it's like "repeating history". The video on turrets was really informative and interesting to see how students feel who have a disorder. It is hard even as teachers to realize the different feelings they have to experience on a daily basis.

Now What
In my classroom I am going to have the students take Gardner's multiple intelligences test because it is important to realize what ways they will learn the best in. Also this will give me an idea on their strengths and weaknesses. I will have classification for students that need it so that I can be able to help them succeed as much as possible. I am going to try to understand the feelings of all of my students so that my classroom can be a safe and fun environment for each of them.