Intelligent behavior presentation med 560
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Intelligent Behavior Presentation
Ruth V. BrownMED 560
Instructor: Mike Torres
Introduction
Intelligent Behavior is defined as someone who has the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge as an effective behavior. The following characteristics support how classrooms can use intelligent behavior that encourages student to progress positively.
Finding Humor
Having the ability to find humor while learning allows the student to encourages the student to relax and be open to the lesson's objectives. Humor is natural and free. When you are able to have a hearty laugh so that they are able to recharge and accomplish more.
Creating, Imagining, and Innovating
This characteristic encourages the student to find new ideas where they can come up with solutions on their own. Creativity is an opinion because everyone will not believe that ideas are original. So having creativity, imagination and innovative ideas is something that anyone can master if they try.
Listening with understanding and empathy
When using this characteristic it is described as one of the highest forms of intelligent behavior;having the ability to listen to others and trying to understand where they are coming from assist the student in gaining respect for you.
Managing Impulsivity
This characteristic is the most difficult to manage when caught in time it proves to be very effective. When students are able to manage their impulsive behavior they will exhibit self-control. When students have self control they are productive in and out of class.
Taking Responsible Risks
This characteristic is when students are able to go outside of their comfort zone and try new activities. When students observe their teachers doing the same they are not as afraid to take risk themselves.
Teachers should expect for students that be responsible and respectful. Reminding them that not all risks are
worth trying.
References
Secondary School Teaching: A Guide to Methods and Resources
By: Richard D.Kellough & Noreen G.Kellough
http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/108008/chapters/Describing-the-Habits-of-Mind.aspx