plete whole"(Wolfe, p. 327). His work was diverse, covering areas such as systematic introspection, suggestibility, research with abnormals, mental fatigue, psychology of legal testimony, experimental study of children and experimental pedigogy.Binet died in Paris in 1911. As a French Psychologist, he was never appreciated, specifically by the French, to the extent that his work and dedication merited him to be. Binet's work was diverse, showing interest in the person as a whole and therefore, trying to understand all facets comprising man. His work, although contributing much in the sense that it was often the precursor of more detailed, profound research, was never detailed enough to formulate any firm theories in any one area.Binet's crownig glory was the formulation of the first intelligence test. The development of this test is explained fully in the 'The Psychological Testing Enterprise, An Introduction' pages 191 to 208.Binet's theory which argues that "the best way to predict success in school was to measure success in school"(Rogers, p.653), can equally be applied in other situations. In breaking up the whole into a series of minitasks which allow the demonstration of ability, one can properly assess and place the learner in a learning situation which will best benefit that individual.The following example deals with the sport of hockey. As it stands, children are separated into age divisions regardless of physical development, experience, etc.. In following Binet's theory, we shall take the game of hockey and divide it into minitasks such as: 1) Skating forwardbackward 2) Stopping spontaneouslyon commandstopping and starting 3) Agility switching directions quicklyswitching directions quickly on command 4) Stick handling while stillwhile skatingwhile playing 5) Puck handling alonewith otherspassing accuratelyreceiving 6) Plays rememberingexecuting 7) Anticipating opponentsAlthough I'm sure there are many more minitasks into whi...
