Nature vs. Nurture on Intelligence Debate

Well...

That was one heated debated! 

A big thank you to our presenters for sharing the research on genetic and environmental influences on intelligence. 

Lesson 1: Research Methods

Unit 3 Key Knowledge

• Experimental research: construction of research hypotheses. 
• Identification and operationalisation of independent and dependent variables. 
• Identification of extraneous and potential confounding variables.
• Individual participant differences. 
• Non-standardised instructions and procedures. 
• Order effects. 
• Experimenter effect. 
• Placebo effects. 
• Ways of minimising confounding and extraneous variables.
• Types of sampling procedures.
• Types of experiments.  
• Counterbalancing. 
• Single and double blind procedures. 
• Evaluation of different types of experimental research designs: independent-groups, matched-participants and repeated-measures. 

Lesson Resources

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Lesson 1: How do you describe intelligence?

What type of intelligence is advocated in The Great Australian Spelling Bee?

Unit 2 AOS 2 Key Knowledge The concept of intelligence factors that influence intelligence, including the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences.  Homework tasks PART 1|    Begin your reflective journal: Select an activity from today’s lesson and write a response (150 - 200 words):  "How did this activity help me understand intelligence and how I am as a learner?" - Write about the thoughts you had before the lesson and how it's changed.  - How will you this activity help you in the future?  PART 2|  Select ONE GREEN activity to complete from the homework matrix here.  SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Please type up your reflective journal and completed homework activity and print it out.  *I will be collecting it on Friday 4th September otherwise you will have a Monday lunchtime detention. Exam Revision Questions Learning Activity 11.1 (p. 407) Learning Activity 11.4 (p. 414) Lesson Resources Prezi Class Debate:  Do you think personality traits are primarily inherited or influenced by the environment?  Use these journal articles to help you form your arguments. Genetics: Nature beats nurture Environment: Nurture at least as important as nature Middle ground: Exam grades more nature than nurture ... Any questions? studentteacherkaren@gmail.com

Show me your talent!

Preparation for lesson 1: 

Bring in something you've made or achieved. Tell us why you're so proud of it.

It can be either a:

• Piece of work from school (e.g. An excellent essay, test or poster you made). 
• An object (e.g. A soccer ball or a painting). 
• A photo (e.g. The cake you made). 
• A story to tell. 

Let's see what you've got!