Discuss two key ways in which Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences differs from the information processing perspective on intelligence
What will be an ideal response?
Information processing theorists focus on informaiton processing that is common to all people. How do humans gather and use information to solve problems and behave intelligently? They do not focus on the structure of intelligence. Howard Gardner focuses on structure of intelligence and proposes eight distinct types of intelligence.
Information processing theorists do not view the aspects of intelligence as independent of one another. Gardner presented the eight intelligences as separate intelligences. After review of critics' concerns, Gardner is reconsidering the idea of connections among the intelligences.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Compare and contrast the two broad classes of language function
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements about working with families to extend language concepts is NOT true?
A) Children are more likely to learn new vocabulary and language structures when they are active participants in their learning and can practice new concepts in different contexts. B) Keep all language activities short and fun so that parents/guardians do not view communication as homework. C) When planning language activities, it is important to be aware of cultural and linguistic differences in the home. D) If a family does not speak English, encourage the student to complete these activities at a friend's house instead of completing them in the language used at home.