LEARNERS with ExceptionalitiesBurning, Learning or Yearning

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What is Intelligence?

Nature Vs. Nurture

“defined as the ability to acquire and use

knowledge,solve problems and reason in the

abstract,and adapt to new situations in the

environment.Most experts also agree that it

depends on culture” Ackerman & Lohman,2006;J.Li,2004;Sternberg,2004

- Definition RIGHT- Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences-

- Definition LEFT- Middle Balance, most taken

view- Most contested view

- Evidence supporting fact that expirence often affects intelligence for the better

Nurture view of intelligence. The assertion that emphasizes the influence of the environment on intelligence.

Ackerman & Lohman,2006;J.Li,2004;Sternberg,2004

Nature view of intelligence. The assertion that intelligence is essentially determined by genetics.Eggen, Paul. Educational

Psychology: Windows on Classrooms, 8th Edition. Allyn & Bacon/Australia, Jan-09. 155).

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Learning Disabilities

How do you tell?

- Using labels, ie Disability, Disorder, Handicap- Issues with labeling

Disorder. A general malfunction of mental,physical,or psychological processes.

(Eggen, Paul. Educational Psychology: Windows on Classrooms, 8th Edition. Allyn & Bacon/Australia, Jan-09. 162)

Handicap. A condition imposed on a person’s functioning that restricts the individual’s

abilities. (Eggen, Paul. Educational Psychology: Windows on Classrooms, 8th Edition. Allyn & Bacon/Australia, Jan-09. 162)

- Early identification- Need to watch for uneven learning rate VS Learn Disorder-

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Gifted and Talented?

At onetime, gifted was the only term educators used, but now the enlarged category includes students who do well on IQ tests (typically

130 and above) and those who demonstrate talents in a range of areas, such as math, creative writing, and music

(G. Davis&Rimm,2004).

- Definition- Importance of early identification- Problems associated with not meeting requirements of those students- Challenges faced by educators

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Technology and Learning Disorders

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