Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligences

1. Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligences

2. 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

3. Overview of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

4. Sternberg describes three different kinds of intelligence in his model : Analytical thinking   (componential) Creative thinking   (experiential) Practical thinking (contextual )

5. Analytical thinking focuses on planning , monitoring, reflection, and transfer

6. Creative thinking   focuses on developing, applying new ideas, and creating solutions

7. Practical thinking focuses on selecting and shaping real-world environments and experiences

8. 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.

9. Typology Of People Based on t he Triarchic Intelligence: The  Analyzer The   Creator The  Practioner The   Analytical Creator The   Analytical Practioner   The   Creative Practioner   The   Consummate Balancer

10. The  Analyzer   fares well in academic environments, but isn't likely to make a creative contribution to the field

11. The  Creator   generates ideas easily, but is unable to analyze these ideas or to put them into practice. 

12. The   Practioner   is persuasive and maybe entertaining, but lacks substance in thinking.

13. The  Analytical Creator   is able to analyze created ideas, but doesn't easily communicate these ideas to others .

14. The   Analytical Practioner   succeeds in conventional terms because high IQ is translated into practical work, but he is unlikely to make a lasting contribution .

15. 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 .

16. 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.