Intelligence
Intelligence is defined as an ability to learn or understand from experience, ability to acquire and retain knowledge, the use of reason in solving problems, directing conduct and a measured success in using these abilities.
An educator claims schools kill creativity. The argument educators focus so much on reading, writing and arithmetic that other talents are left underdeveloped or completely ignored.
Not every child has an interest or motivation to excel in the three R’s. Their interests lie elsewhere. Insert intelligence.
Psychologist Daniel Goleman has made a career of his promotion of social and emotional intelligence and how important they are to overall success in careers and relationships.
Howard Gardner promotes multiple intelligences pushing for a more well rounded system of education that addresses the different ways in which people can express their intelligence.
These academics argue ignoring our intelligence in different areas is detrimental to our development. Our world is enriched by our ability to enjoy sports and recreational pursuits, our ability to converse with others and to create art, music and beautiful structures for all to enjoy.
Are you ignoring an intelligence that could impact our world and could bring you success?
Psychology Today
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