The discussion about intelligence is substantial that makes me rethink, terms that are new to me and discovered new learning. Intelligence can be defined in many different ways. It may be “the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge”, the capacity for logic, the ability to perceive and infer information, and so on. Intelligence can be a very subjective matter. Though, the importance of intelligence is one that everyone can agree on.
Let me just relate learning and
intelligence to that of Finland’s education system from my previous
subject. Finland is known to be the best
school. Children don’t receive formal academic training until they reach the
age of seven. In day care, they learn through play, games and songs and
discussion. Finland doesn’t waste time or money on low quality standardized
test. Children are assessed through observation, quizzes and personalized
learning device. They are even allowed to have fun, giggle and day dream. They
put into practice the cultural mantra which is “let children be children”
and “children
learn
best through play”.
With that kind of rich learning environment of Finland children will most likely develop their multiple intelligence and emotional intelligence. Children are more stress free because there are no IQ tests to track their performances and still they are on considered top performers in terms of statistics. My question now is, do you think we can adopt the way Finland’s way of teaching student?
My childhood memories. I am really a very quiet type of a child living within very busy streets in Baguio. I remember when I was 10 years old, every time my mom got her “basket” I know she is ready to go to the market. So I would get up and prepare myself. Each morning my mom had to take me with her in the market. I was always excited to see lots of dolls everywhere in that area. So one day I asked mom if she can buy one for me and she did it. She bought the doll with one condition. I better take good care of my things because I can’t have anything I want. This piece of advice laid the foundations of my values, attitude, my beliefs and my character.
Though I used to be with my mom, I remember I’ve always wanted to be by my dad’s side. I could say, he is a disciplinarian dad but with a soft heart. My mom and dad thought me a lot, from washing the dishes to fold laundry. They had the best deal when I and my brothers want to play outside. Finish household chores and go!
Our
parents always reminded us to love each other no matter how big or small the
fight is. Perhaps sibling rivalry is normal. I can’t remember if my parents ever
spanked us. A few slaps on our hands is enough for the wrong things we have
done. Slaps makes us angry because we can’t do what we wanted to do for the
moment. I believe that there is nothing wrong with slapping on the hands. Then
he would ask us to re-think over our mistakes. They always emphasized us that
they loved us. This was my parents approach same as B.F Skinner’s approach to
correct our behaviors and to be responsible well-mannered child. Why would I
angry to them? Our love for them never changed. Our parents provided a roof, a
bed to sleep in and a food to survive.
My childhood experiences helped me to become the best version of myself. I improved sense of my responsibility and decision making. I see confidence in me because of my loved ones. I know that living in a digital world where few of the parents, if any, are do not believe in this kind of punishment nowadays. There are some practices that I want to repeat with my own child in the future. Every parent is trying their best way to brings up their children to end up being a good member of the society. I would always cherish my childhood days!
Like everything else under the sun, intelligence is important.
And so YES, I strongly believe that the theories about learning, intelligence and how important it is to us.
I should say it is the progress of human’s basic abilities and
skills that spread outside narrow self-interest. A reality that holds true
today until forever. Learning should be judged not only from the point of view,
but from everyday experiences. It is a realistic move on the continuing
evolution of learning formulation. I
agreed by telling intelligence benefits mankind, improves the life of the
people.
It is quite interesting
to note that IQ is most likely observed by the success of the people. However,
I do not judge a person’s level of success; people may have been blessed in
different ways. Anyways, the bottom line here is, regardless of what levels of
intelligence, the most important thing is the type of ability to use their
knowledge to achieve their goals.
I still don’t know a lot
of things and I hope that the learning in this course and conversations with my
classmates will help me perform my studies better.
How it will be
relevant in my life and career?My realization
is to learn everything I can from this course, which I can apply in my chosen
career. I am a firm believer in lifelong learning, and I hope that I will not
let myself down.
I know this particular
activities will help me build more my knowledge on the technical aspect and
definitely I will dedicate more time on reading, understanding modules and
share information needed.
I would like to think
that this course would benefit us especially in the education system. After
this course, I hope to see more competent, professional and upright educator in
the Philippines.
You may have something to
share! I would be glad to know…
It is easy enough for any rational individual to understand Learning. When we started doing our activities, we knew that the topics are complex and recursive process so we proceed to gathering more reading materials as additional supplements.
I learned that in Module 1 is all about experiences in life; things that we thought we knew but later on realized, we are still lack of knowledge. There is a great need to understand each one of us whether we want to learn something or not. I went through all the work of readings because I want to know the answer to my questions. The more you understand, the more you know where it is coming from. Now, we can ask, what is learning and what does it entail? What are theories and why is it important? What ate the other ways we conceive learning. What the distinction is between unlearned from learned? Why is it important to use a scientific theory -based approach to understand learning and the associated process and outcomes.
As I will explain, the whole modules had published a good introduction that we may want to explore other reading lists that will turn our heads up. As I have said in our recent forums, Learning is a process of expanding knowledge through our experiences in life. It is a development that builds our social and professional skills.
What we have learned is a result of our personal experiences. Our education is a big part of it so I believe we should also continue to share many of the information that will enhance the capabilities and skills of the people around us.
I came to differentiate between Leaning and not Learning, Learned and Unlearned. Learning is what we get from education, personal growth, from people we get to see and talk while not Learning is something that we are somewhat not are of or the inherent behavior that everyone has.
Learned and unlearned, these are the things that everyone has. Unlearned is inherent to a person while learned is an acquired behavior or knowledge through formal and informal education. For an instance, through education and through the guidance of our friends and families, we know what is right from wrong. From this, we are able to identify everything that comes our way whether it will be good or not.
However, I realized, it is more than knowledge against experiences. During my research on other reading materials, I could say that learning a continuous process. I guess there are many reasons why we need to understand it, and that is for our personal growth who will be the end benefit from these very informative modules. Finally it has become clear to me that the intention of this activity is not to question our self, but to create clear definitions of everything around us. It is our task to understand it so that we can further broadened our knowledge into something new.
With these activities, I made a strong communication regarding the topic that we need to be discussed. By having all of these, sense of accomplishments, others ideas, compliments other views and tried to come up that makes sense to the topic. The important aspect in this activity was the level of interactions. This is absolutely essential.
It is easy enough for any rational individual to understand Learning. When we started doing our activities, we knew that the topics are complex and recursive process so we proceed to gathering more reading materials as additional supplements.
I learned that in Module 1 is all about experiences in life; things that we thought we knew but later on realized, we are still lack of knowledge. There is a great need to understand each one of us whether we want to learn something or not. I went through all the work of readings because I want to know the answer to my questions. The more you understand, the more you know where it is coming from. Now, we can ask, what is learning and what does it entail? What are theories and why is it important? What ate the other ways we conceive learning. What the distinction is between unlearned from learned? Why is it important to use a scientific theory -based approach to understand learning and the associated process and outcomes.
As I will explain, the whole modules had published a good introduction that we may want to explore other reading lists that will turn our heads up. As I have said in our recent forums, Learning is a process of expanding knowledge through our experiences in life. It is a development that builds our social and professional skills.
What we have learned is a result of our personal experiences. Our education is a big part of it so I believe we should also continue to share many of the information that will enhance the capabilities and skills of the people around us.
I came to differentiate between Leaning and not Learning, Learned and Unlearned. Learning is what we get from education, personal growth, from people we get to see and talk while not Learning is something that we are somewhat not are of or the inherent behavior that everyone has.
Learned and unlearned, these are the things that everyone has. Unlearned is inherent to a person while learned is an acquired behavior or knowledge through formal and informal education. For an instance, through education and through the guidance of our friends and families, we know what is right from wrong. From this, we are able to identify everything that comes our way whether it will be good or not.
However, I realized, it is more than knowledge against experiences. During my research on other reading materials, I could say that learning a continuous process. I guess there are many reasons why we need to understand it, and that is for our personal growth who will be the end benefit from these very informative modules. Finally it has become clear to me that the intention of this activity is not to question our self, but to create clear definitions of everything around us. It is our task to understand it so that we can further broadened our knowledge into something new.
With these activities, I made a strong communication regarding the topic that we need to be discussed. By having all of these, sense of accomplishments, others ideas, compliments other views and tried to come up that makes sense to the topic. The important aspect in this activity was the level of interactions. This is absolutely essential.
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