What does it mean to be intelligent?
As an extension of the Prisms' exploration of intelligence, beginning with a self-assessment based on Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, we are periodically stopping to reflect on something we've done, asking, "What does it mean to be intelligent in this context?" Here are some of the observations that Prisms have generated in response to this ongoing question:What does it mean to be intelligent?
- Mon., 9/6: Initial impressions
- to have a lot of knowledge
- Animals can have intelligence.
- have knowledge of what's around them
- Mon., 9/13: Reflecting on math pre-assessments
- to be thinking ahead/planning
- to be patient
- to read thoroughly
- handle frustration by making a new plan
- write out your thought process
- to look awake
- try the problems
- to mentally prepare
- try to do best
- Tues., 9/14: After praticing public speaking in presenting summer reading project
- pays attention to public speaking guidelines
- presents in away that audience will want to pay attention.
- to be calm, collected and poised
- pay attention to presenter
- listens/takes in what's said and asks questions
- tries to take a lot into your head so you can use information later
- is attentive in a way that makes speaker want to keep speaking
- asks appropriate questions
- at least pretend you're interested
- Mon., 9/20: In our trip to Camp Hi-Rock
- know your own limits
- to go beyond what you're comfortable with/take risks
- to watch where you're going
- to be responsible/be safe in environment
- don't do more than facilitators tell you to do
- be careful and safe with equipment
- be there for classmates/teammates - physically present and emotionally present (cheering on)
- to combine info you have to develop a mental map of the camp
- to be aware of surroundings
- make sure "counselor" knew where you were going
- to trust equipment and people running courses
- to open yourself up to new things
- to trust yourself
- to communicate with group before proceeding
- to focus on task
- everyone pitches in
- to know when to meet you own needs vs. the group's need
- to contribute when working with a team
- to know what you need to be prepared for what's coming up
- to be able to persevere
- use Bodily/Kinesthetic intelligence to do courses
- to use Interpersonal intelligence to work with a team
- to be able to think ahead
- be supportive to those having difficulty
- use Logical/Mathematical skills to solve problems
- use Visual/Spatial skills to know number of steps on high ropes
- get enough sleep so that you're physically ready
- respect the materials at the camp
- to use all your different intelligences
- to determine the rhythm of the rope
