The course introduces structures, functions, power and plasticity of the human brain, emphasising the interplay between nature and nurture for the lifetime development of the human mind. Based on recent advances in biology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology and anthropology, contemporary intelligence and creativity theories (e.g. theorists like Sternberg, Gardner, Csiksentmihalyi, amongst others) are then expounded. A century of assessment research on intelligence and creativity will be elucidated, highlighting the major paradigm shifts therein. Participants are empowered to design environments and activities undertaken within cultural contexts for nurturing talented and creative learners in the 21st century.

CILO-1: Good understanding of contemporary theories of intelligences and creativity, and how these theories were developed in the past century. CILO-2: Personal ideas and insights to design activities to foster in adolescents the intelligences and creativity at school or in the workplace.