The New Smart

Publication Date : 10/12/19
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Discover The New Smart by Terry Roberts, a guide to rethinking intelligence as adaptability and creativity, equipping readers to thrive in today’s fast-changing digital age through resilience, problem-solving, and transformative learning strategies.

The New Smart by Terry Roberts dives into a modern approach to intelligence, reshaping how we define and engage with learning in a rapidly evolving digital age. Moving away from traditional intelligence markers, Roberts presents a blueprint for fostering adaptive, dynamic skills essential for thriving in today’s world. This transformative guide encourages readers to redefine “smart” as the ability to adapt, learn, and innovate. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and Roberts’ own extensive experience, The New Smart offers actionable steps to unleash one’s potential.

Key insights include:

  • Adaptive Intelligence: Understand the importance of flexibility and curiosity over mere knowledge accumulation.
  • Practical Frameworks: Roberts provides hands-on frameworks for building resilience, fostering creativity, and enhancing problem-solving skills.
  • The Role of Technology: Explore how technology reshapes intelligence and why adaptability is the new benchmark of being "smart."
  • Learning Agility: Learn techniques to expand mental capacity and respond quickly to new challenges.
  • Education Reimagined: Ideal for educators, parents, and learners, the book redefines how we approach learning and development in academic and personal growth.

The New Smart is ideal for anyone eager to evolve in their thinking, career, or daily life. With a clear focus on applying adaptive intelligence to real-world problems, Roberts’ guidance is essential for navigating change and uncertainty. Uncover the potential of a “new smart” and cultivate a mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, interconnected world.

Author Biography:

Terry Roberts, an esteemed educator, speaker, and author, has dedicated his career to transforming the education landscape. With a deep-rooted passion for innovation in learning, Roberts has pioneered methodologies that focus on fostering critical thinking, adaptability, and holistic development in students, educators, and professionals alike.

Key Highlights of Terry Roberts’ Career:

  • Extensive Educational Experience: Roberts has over 30 years of experience in education, beginning as a teacher and progressing into research and consultancy. His unique insights have helped institutions around the world reimagine how students learn.
  • Founding of the National Paideia Center: As the founder and director of the National Paideia Center, Roberts developed transformative educational programs emphasizing dialogue-based learning. This initiative aims to shift the classroom from rote memorization to critical engagement and deep inquiry.
  • Thought Leadership in Education: A frequent keynote speaker at educational conferences, Roberts has shared his vision on adaptive intelligence, 21st-century skills, and the evolving role of educators in supporting student potential.
  • Advocacy for Adaptive Intelligence: In The New Smart, Roberts synthesizes years of research to present a compelling framework for rethinking intelligence, emphasizing learning agility, creativity, and resilience.
  • Author and Consultant: Beyond The New Smart, Roberts has authored and co-authored several impactful books and articles on pedagogy and lifelong learning. His work serves as a guide for educators, leaders, and learners to foster the skills necessary for success in an increasingly complex world.

Terry Roberts continues to consult globally, helping educational systems transition to models that support adaptability and lifelong learning. He believes that everyone has the potential to be “new smart”—to approach challenges creatively, adapt with resilience, and embrace learning as a lifelong journey.

(9781684423712)

SKU 9781684423712
Barcode # 9781684423712
Brand Turner Publishing Company
Artist / Author Terry Roberts
Shipping Weight 0.3000kg
Shipping Width 0.020m
Shipping Height 0.220m
Shipping Length 0.140m
Unit Of Measure each
Publication Date 10/12/19
format Paperback / softback
Number of pages 224
Author Terry Roberts

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