I also agree with this statement. So many students have the potential to problem solve if just put in the right situation to use their knowledge.
Kimberly,
Like your definition as it is based upon common sense and application of life experiences.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
The ability to apply skills learned throughout life, from concepts learned in a classroom, to common sense, reality of day to day.
Lawrence,
This is why we need to help our students to be critical thinkers so they can be problem solvers. They need to analyze a situation and then come up with some viable options, select one and then proceed while making sure the patient is properly cared for. These are the types of employees that are being sought after and students need to understand that so they can develop themselves into to those individuals.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Intelligence along with experience and critical thinking are of primary importance in my field. The ability to "step outside the box" to solve a problem based upon these factors are in use quite often: this patient cannot position him/herself precisely to achieve a diagnostic film for a physician, so how am I (the tech) going to be able to work around this? and in a short period of time?
The ability to solve problems in the most efficient way possible
Even if a student waits for someone else to sove a problem for them, doesn't make any less intelligent.. It may just be how they are used to dealing with problems.
Ruthie,
Like your definition and how it plays into decision making and problem solving.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Dianne,
Thanks for the additional perspective because it expands our thinking in relation to the human factor in learning.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Intelligence is knowing how to adjust quickly to the situation at hand by being able to make social, emotional and intellectual judgments and decisions that benefit both self and organization.
I agree with David's definition - but I would also like to add that intelligence is the ability to sort through and recognize emotions (emotional intelligence) as playing a part.
Doris,
Like your definition. It provides both depth and width in terms of using common sense and experience to be able to solve problems and be a leader.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
People who are motivated and independent. They are also problem solver they are the ones that get ahead in life. You need to be rational as well as having a sense of humor.
Frances,
Like the formula because it is a winner. This is what it takes to become a problem solver in a common sense way.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Very simply put: A pound of heart and a 2 pounds of mind! Stir them up and....Voila! Some critical thinking skills with love to take care of patients or teach and guide students!!!
Diane,
This is a very good point because book knowledge does not always translate into patient application. Having the ability to relate to patients and use medical procedures in a way that provides support and comfort to patients is a must for career success. They need to be able to problem solve and listen in a way that enables them to provide such care.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Intelligence in my career area (nursing) is applying book knowledge to patient situations and learning from experience. Each patient is different so we must constantly critically think!
Peter,
Like your definition and how you see it being applied to job completion.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Intelligence is one's aptitude to excel at the skills sets necessary to complete the tasks of a job.
Dennis,
My dad is 91 and was only able to go to school through the 4th grade yet this person has been very successful in a number of different businesses the majority of which required problem solving in order get the equipment running again. To this day he running several business that require the use of common sense. As you can see I can relate to your comments about how previous generations have used common sense to think critically and solve problems.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
