What do you think about the events in the film?
I think they were really interesting. It was so cool to see people who are so diversely successful compete to see who is the most intelligent, although impossible.
Did you learn anything new about intelligence? If so, what?
Honestly this was mostly subject matter we covered last week, so I felt like I knew the information presented in this documentary.
Do you disagree with anything in the film? What supports your difference of opinion?
I didn't think anything was disagreeable. It was a well done, factual documentary.
What conclusions can you draw from the video?
Intelligence isn't as easily calculated as it was viewed in the past. It is more than skin deep and can't be described by a number.
How can information from this video be applied to your practice as a teacher?
Seeing children as more than a number or a description. They are complex individuals and if we ever view them as less than that, we have cheapened them more than we will ever know.
Include any other questions or comments you have about the film and your view on intelligence.
I think intelligence is such an odd subject. I don't feel like the human mind can be summed up by any definition so a number obviously won't do. I don't feel like psychologists are even close to finding a way to measure intelligence.
I agree with your thought on the first question. They did try to narrow it down with all the tests, but I don’t know if I believe they are reliable results. I also like the answer you have under the question that asked what conclusion can you draw from this film. In the past, they did believe they could calculate intelligence easily by an IQ test. However, I think they are starting to realize this isn’t the case anymore. I agree, every one has intelligence in their own way. We, as teachers, must realize that or we will be hurting them. Good post!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your final thought about intelligence very much. I do feel that intelligence can be measured by a number and that when we try to do that we just lessen the concept of what intelligence really is. I totally agree with you. I especially agree with what you said about putting a number with a child. No child should be labeled as number for how "smart" or "not smart" they are. Very good post.
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