Societal/social constructs and narratives in shaping perceptions of intelligence
Three sections on this final paper are the format and outline to follow for the final paper.
Historical roots of intelligence, how psychologists use to define and how its definition has changed over time
Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences
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Look up the original theory & its inspirations.
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Where does it stand now?
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IQ is too simple/reductive; even if not all of Gardner’s ideas stood the test of time, his approach to diverse intelligences has
Justice & fairness – leave open to see where you go with it; here are some suggestions for possible jumping-off points
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Education system and neurodiversity: Can our approach to learning accommodate people who think and learn differently? What could we be doing better?
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Solution-focused ways to better accommodate folks who think and learn differently than “the norm”
The classic 10-15 page paper
Minimum of 10 sources, making sure that at least 70% of your sources are peer-reviewed
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Feel free to pull in media or stats from government websites to support your argument, too!