Helpful to better understand to apply to how students learn
The fact that instructor personality traits may or may not naturally fit the traits of a successful instructor, is really good to know and makes a lot of sense when comparing instructors who do or do not implement active learning techniques more naturally as well. Active learning techniques parallel a lot with the needs of all the TCs. It incorporates and encourages student Commnication (for high Blue), enforced and detailed rubrics (for high Gold), challenging learning situations instead of rote memorization and lecture (for high Green) and can also incorporate more flexibility for (high Orange).
Staying organized in the classroom will help when offering multiple learning options for the different learner personalities.
As instructors, we can learn the various learning styles students have and then incorporate various activities that align with their natural learning and personality traits to ensure individual success in the learning process.
I learned how much dominant blue personalities need to be of service to others so they would be more likely to actively participate in and enjoy peer review.
Comment on Lori Riordan's post: You can incorporate different learning environments by giving choices or options on projects.
By understanding your own personality ,it will help you understand how you are coming across to the students in class. Also by spending the time to get to know your student's personalities and preferred learning styles you can develop assignments that have more than one option to submit their findings. If you enjoy what you are teaching, the students will probably get more of your lectures.
