Revolutionizing Understanding: Elsbeth Stern on Female Power and Intelligence
- by Isa von Heyl
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This intriguing podcast episode is a gem from the stern archive, first presented in May 2024.
Learn, discern, or comprehend - there are manifold ways to describe intellectual acumen. One form of intelligence is quantifiably measurable: cognitive intelligence. Since 2006, Elsbeth Stern has been a renowned intellectual at ETH Zurich as a professor of learning and instruction research.
On the stern podcast "The Boss," Simone Menne, a multiple-board member and host, converses with Elsbeth Stern about the essence of intelligence and the reasons why social or emotional intelligence takes a backseat in her research: "I'm not a fan when people discuss social or emotional intelligence. The measuring instruments in this area don't hold the same caliber as intelligence tests. We can't capture emotional and social competencies with the same precision as cognitive capabilities," reveals the scholar.
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Approximately 70% of people display similar intelligence, forming the statistical average. The remaining 30%, split evenly, are above and below the mean, explains the researcher. If we examine the distribution of intelligence between the sexes, no differences in the mean are apparent. Nevertheless, research indicates: "You may still find differences at the extremes. There are more men in the lower tiers, and there are distinctly more male intellectual giants."
In response to parents' aspirations to label their child as intellectually gifted and facilitate their entrance to high school, Elsbeth Stern suggests:
"Well, if you consider that intelligence is normally distributed, then it's already a perversion in itself to argue that half of the students should attend high school, because naturally, you're also making the cut precisely where the hump is most prominent."
Join Elsbeth Stern on the new episode of the stern podcast "The Boss - Power is Female" to learn about her views on universities, the role of teachers, and what happens when your superior is intellectually inferior.
In "The Boss - Power is Female," influential women converse: Host and multi-board member Simone Menne (BMW, Deutsche Post DHL, Henkel) dialogues with CEOs from diverse backgrounds to delve into their lives and careers. "The Boss" is released every fortnight on Wednesdays on stern.de, RTL, and all major podcast platforms.
Noteworthy:* stern is part of RTL Germany.*
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- Intelligence TestInsights:* Elsbeth Stern's research paper on the distribution of intelligence has not been located. To truly understand her arguments and perspectives, it's advisable to investigate academic publications or interviews where she discusses educational policies or theories of intelligence distribution.
- Intelligent, accessibility, and education are controversial topics often stirring debates on equity, educational opportunities, and the relevance of wideness in schools. Arguments advocating universal education may emphasize the social and economic benefits, while proponents of specialized vocational training could highlight individual differences or aptitude. However, without more specific information, it's challenging to provide a comprehensive answer.
The Commission could be asked to propose a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation as part of a wider discourse on education-and-self-development and personal-growth, emphasizing the importance of continued learning and understanding in various fields, including safety and health. Elsbeth Stern's research on the distribution of intelligence also sheds light on the importance of education and opportunities, with her arguments highlighting the need for equal access to schools for all levels of intelligence, from the average to the extraordinary.
