What is intelligence?

I think that intelligence goes beyond mere memorization and passing a test. I feel that intelligence is is the ability to problem solve. Intelligence is also the ability to take in new information, be able to connect it into what you already know, and use that information to solve new problems. Intellect is the ability to problem solve. Wether that be abstract or concrete though, comprehending situations, evaluating situations, and using learned ability. I think that intelligence goes beyond mere memorization and passing a test. I feel there is a difference between knowledge and intellect. For example, being able to answer questions on trivia is knowledge not intellect. One might be able to answer questions, but not be able to comprehend or connect that information into the world. I hope to have students that strive to be intellectual and I know my learning environment will support this idea.

Field trip

Dear utk, autism is my prism not my prison. This is what she wrote at the beginning and that is a strong statement. I feel like people consider her disability as a problem, but she sees it differently. She said that Special needs are all around the world. The world doesn't need autism, but autism needs the world, because autism is a nasty disability but the world can help those with autism. As teachers, we need to help students find out who they are and cater to them. Find their strong suits and focus on them.

"To connect I had to be where he was. Non verbal, be non verbal." As teachers, we do not lose our expertise status from learning from those we teach. Be open to meeting individuals where they are. 

Receptive language based on what the individual loves to do. 

Making me think about my moms charter school. Find what student loves and run with it.

Think inside, laugh outside

Ch. 2 QTC

One of the most cited theories of human development is that of Swiss biologist Jean Piaget.  After reading about Piaget’s basic assumptions (p. 27-32) look with particular attention at the stage of child development you would like to teach.  How might you accommodate those students who have not yet developed to this stage?

The child level I would to teach is around ages 7-9 so that would be the Concrete Operational Stage. Children at this level are more aware of external events, they begin to realize their own thoughts and feelings, and operational thinking. At this age, I believe that lesson activities need to be engaging, but need a follow up in discussion or written accounts. The discussion is important for students to start and visualize their own thinking. Now not all students will be at the same developmental level. Differentiating my lesson to accommodate the students who are behind or head developmentally is important to help keep them engaged in thinking and learning. If a student was behind developmentally, I could accommodate the lesson with simpler instructions and tasks, and maybe harder tasks if they are ahead developmentally. I don't agree that all students hit these stages at these age ranges, but it is important to note the developmental process when educating the students.