The Hanoi Tower Model of Excellence

Personality traits and Environmental conditions (Moderators) Performance areas (Criteria) Talent factors (Predictors) THE HANOI TOWER MODEL OF EXCELLENCE Nga Giap Binh PhD student of the faculty and Psychology of Excellence student Psychometric approach: Regardless of whether one is considering a psychometric conception of excellence in terms of disposition for extraordinary achievements (in specific areas), one finds that all most new theories tend to favor multi-dimensional models of high ability. Along the same line, the Hanoi Tower Model of Excellence will be based on a psychometric classification approach with several types of talent factors. This multidimensional model called “HTME” (see Figure 1) consists of variety relatively independent ability factor groups (predictors), and various performance domains (criterion variables), as well as personality traits and social environment factors that serve as moderators for the transition of individual potentials into excellent performance in various domains. This model is being implemented in Vietnam. Environmental conditions (moderators) − School + quality of instruction +educational style + school climate, classroom climate + differentiated learning and instruction − Family + home environmental stimulation + parental educational level + demands on performance made at home + number of siblings and sibling position + family climate − Peers + critical life events + social reactions to success and failure Legend: Talent factors (predictors) − Mind (language, mathematical, musical, spatial, spiritual, interpersonal, intrapersonal, etc). Each of them will be divided to assess. − Creativity (language, mathematical, technical, artistic, etc.) − Social competence − Practical ability − Intellectual ability Personality characteristics (moderators) − Big five: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism (OCEAN) + achievement motivation + hope for success vs. fear of failure + control expectations + thirst for knowledge + ability to deal well with stress (coping with stress) + self-concept (general, scholastic, of talent, etc.) − Creative problem solver: Fact Finding, Problem Finding, Idea Finding, Solution Finding, Acceptance Finding Performance areas (criteria variables) − mathematics, computer science, etc. − natural sciences − technology, handicraft, trade, etc. − languages − arts, music (musical-artistic area) − social activities, leadership, etc. athletics/sports EXCELLENCE School Family Peers Creative Abilities Intellectual Abilities Practical Abilities Social Competencies Logical-mathematic Mind Spatial Mind Spiritual Mind Existential Mind Body-Kinesthetic Mind Musical Mind Linguistic Mind Naturalist Mind Intrapersonal Mind Interpersonal Mind Lifelong Education: Formal and Informal Lifelong Education: Formal and Informal And So On Technology Computer Science Mathematics And so on Arts Languages Natural Sciences Social Sciences Military Business Sports Social Relationships E A C O N Big5 Fact Finding Idea Finding Problem Finding Solution Finding Acceptance Finding Intellectual powers Intellectual powers Intellectual powers Intellectual powers Intellectual powers Intellectual powers Intellectual powers Intellectual powers Intellectual powers Intellectual powers Logical- mathematic thought Spatial thought Spiritual thought Naturalist thought Existential thought Body- Kinesthetic thought Musical thought Linguistic thought Intrapersonal thought Interpersonal thought Logical- mathematic memory Spatial memory Spiritual memory Naturalist memory Existential memory Body- Kinesthetic memory Musical memory Linguistic memory Intrapersonal memory Interpersonal memory Figure 1. The Hanoi Tower Model of Excellence (HTME) Based on this model, one can have psychological profiles of some extraordinarily intellectually gifted children, young people, as well as adults. Assessing tools: In order to assess the different dimensions of excellence, one must use a lot of tools, each tool assesses a dimension. In this model, we will use LONGA software as an example (written in Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition by the author) to assess Creative Thinking Abilities according to Torrance (1966) and more (see Figure 2). The LONGA software is a useful tool, the data will be saved to SPSS to analyze it statistically. We would like to suggest the following uses: 1. Basic studies that will yield a more complete understanding of the human mind and its functioning and development. 2. Studies designed to discover effective bases for individualizing instruction. 3. Sources of clues for remedial and psycho-therapeutic programs. 4. Assessing the differential effects of various kinds of experimental programs, new curricular arrangements or materials, organizational arrangements, teaching procedures, and the like. 5. As a means of becoming aware of potentialities that might otherwise go unnoticed. Figure 2. The user interface of LONGA References: Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of mind: The theory of multiple intelligences. New York: Basic Books. Sternberg, R. J., & Powell, J. S. (1982). Theories of intelligence. In R. J. Sternberg (Ed.), Handbook of human intelligence (pp. 975-1005). New York: Cambridge University Press. Torrance, E. P. (1974). The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking-Norms-Technical Manual Research Edition-Verbal Tests, Forms A and B- Figural Tests, Forms A and B. Princeton, NJ: Personnel Press. . factors (Predictors) THE HANOI TOWER MODEL OF EXCELLENCE Nga Giap Binh PhD student of the faculty and Psychology of Excellence student Psychometric approach: Regardless of whether one is considering. ability. Along the same line, the Hanoi Tower Model of Excellence will be based on a psychometric classification approach with several types of talent factors. This multidimensional model called. Intrapersonal memory Interpersonal memory Figure 1. The Hanoi Tower Model of Excellence (HTME) Based on this model, one can have psychological profiles of some extraordinarily intellectually gifted