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Assessment for Successful Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Classroom Practice

Year 2019, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 106 - 115, 01.01.2019
https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.490162

Abstract

Conventional educational assessments favour individuals who are strong in memory and analytical abilities. This is based on a long-standing theory of a general intelligence (g). Alternative intelligence theories have however revealed that success in life requires skills beyond memory and analytical skills. This article presents an analysis of Sternberg’s theory of successful intelligence. Sternberg defines intelligence as one’s ability to achieve one’s goals in life, given one’s social-cultural context; by capitalising on strengths and correcting or compensating for weaknesses in order to adapt, shape and select environments through a combination of analytical, creative and practical skills. This article is divided into four main parts. It starts with an introduction to the conceptual definition of intelligence. Then it discusses Sternberg’s theory of successful intelligence. Next, it discusses assessment for successful intelligence in a classroom. Finally, it draws conclusions.

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Year 2019, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 106 - 115, 01.01.2019
https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.490162

Abstract

References

  • Akcaalan, M. (2016). Investigating the relationship between lifelong learning and social emotional learning. International Journal of Educational Research Review, 14-20. Cattell, R. (1971). Abilities: Their structure, growth and action. Boston, USA: Houghton Mifflin. Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of mind. New York: Basic Books. Gardner, H. (1999). Intelligence reformed: Intelligences for the 21st Century. New York: Basic Books. Gates, S., Lippman, L., Shadowen, N., Burke, H., Diener, O., & Malkin, M. (2016). Key sost-skills for cross-sectoral youth outcomes. USAID's YouthPower Implementation, YouthPower. Washingtoin DC.: YouthPower Action. Hunt, E. (2008). Applying the theory of Successful Intelligence to education - The good, the bad and the ogre. Perspectives of Psychological Science, 3(6), 509 - 515. Kaufman, S., & Singer, J. (2004). Applying the theory of Successful Intelligence to Psychotherapy training and practice. Imagination, Cognition and Practice, 23(4), 325 - 355. Lippman, L., Ryberg, R., Canrney, R., & Moore, K. (2015). Key Soft-Skills that foster youthforce seccess: Towards a consesus across fields. Published through the workforce connections project managed by FHI 360 and funded by USAID. Washington DC: USAID, FHI 360, Child Trends. Otacioglu, S. (2016). Determining the differences between academic success and perceptional levels of concervatory students. International Journal of Educational Research Review, 8-17. Postlethwaite, B. (2011). Fluid ability, crystallised ability and performance across multiple domains. A Mata-analysis . University of Iowa. Retrieved April 19, 2018, from http://ir.uiowa.ed/etd255 Spearman, C. (1904). General Intelligence, objectively determined and measured. American Journal of Psychology, 15, 201-293. Sternberg, R. (1982). Natural, unnatural and supernatural concepts. Cognitive Psychology, 14, 451-488. Sternberg, R. (1999). The theory of successful intelligence. Review of General Psychology, 3, 292-316. Sternberg, R. (2003). Implications of the Theory of Successful Intelligence for Career Choice and Development. Journal of Career Assessment, 11(3), 136-152. doi:10.1177/1069072703251610 Sternberg, R. (2005). The theory of successful intelligence. Interamerican Journal of Psychology, 39(2), 189-202. Sternberg, R., & Grigorenko, E. (2003). Teaching for successful intelligence: Principles, Procedures and Practices. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 207-228. Sternberg, R., & Grigorenko, E. L. (2006). Cultural intelligence and successful intelligence. Group and Organisation Management, 31(1), 27 - 39. doi:10.1177/1059601105 Williams, R. W., Zimmerman, D., Zumbo, B., & Ross, D. (2003). Charles Spearman: British behavioural scientist. Human Nature, 3(2003), 114-118.
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Primary Language English
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John Mary Vianney Mitana This is me

Anthony Mugagga Muwagga This is me

Cornelius Ssempala This is me

Publication Date January 1, 2019
Published in Issue Year 2019 Volume: 4 Issue: 1

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APA Vianney Mitana, J. M., Muwagga, A. M., & Ssempala, C. (2019). Assessment for Successful Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Classroom Practice. International Journal of Educational Research Review, 4(1), 106-115. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.490162
AMA Vianney Mitana JM, Muwagga AM, Ssempala C. Assessment for Successful Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Classroom Practice. IJERE. January 2019;4(1):106-115. doi:10.24331/ijere.490162
Chicago Vianney Mitana, John Mary, Anthony Mugagga Muwagga, and Cornelius Ssempala. “Assessment for Successful Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Classroom Practice”. International Journal of Educational Research Review 4, no. 1 (January 2019): 106-15. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.490162.
EndNote Vianney Mitana JM, Muwagga AM, Ssempala C (January 1, 2019) Assessment for Successful Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Classroom Practice. International Journal of Educational Research Review 4 1 106–115.
IEEE J. M. Vianney Mitana, A. M. Muwagga, and C. Ssempala, “Assessment for Successful Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Classroom Practice”, IJERE, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 106–115, 2019, doi: 10.24331/ijere.490162.
ISNAD Vianney Mitana, John Mary et al. “Assessment for Successful Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Classroom Practice”. International Journal of Educational Research Review 4/1 (January 2019), 106-115. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.490162.
JAMA Vianney Mitana JM, Muwagga AM, Ssempala C. Assessment for Successful Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Classroom Practice. IJERE. 2019;4:106–115.
MLA Vianney Mitana, John Mary et al. “Assessment for Successful Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Classroom Practice”. International Journal of Educational Research Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2019, pp. 106-15, doi:10.24331/ijere.490162.
Vancouver Vianney Mitana JM, Muwagga AM, Ssempala C. Assessment for Successful Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Classroom Practice. IJERE. 2019;4(1):106-15.

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