Generic intelligence refers to the overall, broad cognitive ability that an individual possesses. It's a general concept that encompasses a range of cognitive skills, including memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and learning. In an educational context for undergraduates, think of generic intelligence as the foundational mental capacity that enables you to adapt to new situations, solve diverse problems, and acquire knowledge in various domains. It's not limited to academic learning but also includes practical problem-solving and everyday reasoning. This concept suggests that some aspects of intelligence are universal and not specific to a particular skill or area of knowledge.

Contrasting traditional views that focus on a single, general intelligence, Theory of Multiple Intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983 posits that humans possess a variety of distinct intelligences. These include linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences. Each intelligence represents a different way of processing information and solving problems, challenging the notion of intelligence as a singular, measurable trait. This theory emphasizes the unique cognitive strengths individuals have and suggests a more personalized approach to education and learning.

in #edu-intelligence room, put an emoticon of Your choice under intelligence X of Your choice

take note of who else is in Your group

read the chapter in Gardner's Frames of Mind

read additional literature

every group should present X in any way You find appropriate (be creative!)

topics which should be adressed in the presentation: Gardner's 8 criteria respective to X; examples of persons who exemplified high (or low) degree of X; relations of X to other inteligences

two most important questions: How would You evaluate X of human subjects ? How would You evaluate X of a machine ?