sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligences
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Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of
Intelligences
If IQ rules, it is only because we let it.
And when we let it rule, we choose a bad master. We got ourselves into the
test mess; we can get ourselves out of it.
ROBERT J. STERNBERG
Overview of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of
Intelligence
Sternberg describes three different kinds of intelligence in his model:
Analytical thinking (componential)
Creative thinking (experiential)
Practical thinking(contextual)
Analytical thinking focuses on planning, monitoring, reflection, and transfer
Creative thinking
focuses on developing, applying new ideas, and creating solutions
Practical thinking
focuses on selecting and shaping real-world environments and experiences
How successful a person can use these three different intelligences is not only a result of simply having high intelligence in one or more of these three intelligence domains, success also depends on how well they are balanced against each other. Through metacognition an individual decides what mode of thinking is appropriate under certain conditions.
Typology Of People Based on the Triarchic Intelligence:• The Analyzer• The Creator• The Practioner• The Analytical Creator• The Analytical Practioner • The Creative Practioner • The Consummate Balancer
The Analyzer
fares well in academic environments, but isn't likely to make a creative contribution to the field
The Creator generates ideas easily, but
is unable to analyze these ideas or to put them into practice.
The Practioner
is persuasive and maybe entertaining, but lacks substance in thinking.
The Analytical Creator
is able to analyze created ideas, but doesn't easily communicate these ideas to others.
The Analytical Practioner
succeeds in conventional terms because high IQ is translated into practical work, but he is unlikely to make a lasting contribution.
The Creative Practioner has the ability to come up
with new ideas and can persuade other people of the value of these ideas, regardless whether those ideas are worth it or not.
The Consummate Balancer
is able to apply all of the three intelligences as needed, and is therefore in the best position to make a valuable contribution to society.