I have known myself being a phlegmatic for most of my life. I also know that I am largely an introvert. Here I learned additional ways to characterize personality types and temperaments. I am having a hard time fully comprenending the Myers-Briggs types, because there are so many. Specifically, I am having difficulty distinguishing between Sensing, Perceiving, and Feeling - these seem to be so similar to me. Maybe someone could explain these to me better.
This module was extremely interesting. I have participated in a few of the personality assessments discussed in the module and find that there are some consistencies that ring true for me. Jung- I assessed as an ENTJ.
While the pure Jung followers would argue that once and ENTJ, always an ENTJ. I have found that my personality traits do adapt to the situation at hand. The old saying...."know your audience". After years of feeling like a bull in a china store, I have learned that gaining awareness and understanding of one's primary personality characteristics allows for adaptation to the situation at hand. For example....
I tend towards being an extravert. The common notion is that the more of an extravert someone is, the more of a social butterfly they are. People tend to expect that extraverts are chatty, sociable and draw energy from crowds. They tend to be assertive and cheerful in their social interactions. Well, that may be true, such energy is not always palatable to others. Especially those who may see themselves as introverted.
Introverted people tend to enjoy more alone time. They just prefer solo or small-group activities. So when managing a classroom environment we must first know ourselves and then strive to know our students. We need to create a balance within the learning environment so as to reach all students.
That was my take away.
I agree totally with Thomas. In order to be a good teacher you need to understand how your student behaves and what is stimulating to them so you can speak their language.
I learned that when it comes to Keirsey's Temperament...I can be all four. I'm not sure what that means for my teaching style.
During my 35 years in Dental office, I've seen a number of personality traits assessments to help my patients and co workers. "True Colors" seems similar to many of the personality traits test I've done in the past. I have used many of these to help my students as well.
Learning about the different personality traits can help in lesson planning. Understanding each learning style will make me a better instructor.
Communication is a key in every profession. Understanding yourself and others will improve understanding, reduce frustration and result in a better experience for both instructors and students.
I love personality trait models. I find it so fascinating and on point! I work with students who are transitiong from high school into their first jobs. Having them take personality trait tests helps them (and me) understand what jobs/career path might be a good fit for them and where their strengths, skill sets, and interests lie.
Discovering the different personality traits that my students posess may enchance my instruction to them. When you can tap into the students intuitive learning then more will get accomplished in the classroom. This is why many teachers use different modes to attain student work.
During my 41 years in Education, I've seen a number of personality traits assessments. "True Colors" seems similar to "Colors," which was used in correcctions.
Learning about the different personality allows you not to label a student but more understand how their personality affects their studies. Knowing this you can best serve your students.
It is a great guide to see what someone personality is through a test when starting to work together on a team. However, of course that is not possible in everyday life, but it is vital to look how someone reacts and play to their personality to work together.
Important to recognize and adapt to the differences in individuals. Also important not to make assumptions about them based on a quick superficial personality assessment.
Students personalities are good to observe so that you can get to know your students better and help them succeed in their learning goals.
I've done several of these personality tests and though I'm an INFJ in Myers-Briggs, I am not in the corresponding Hippocrates or color theroy. What that tells me is that people exist on a spectrum and are not easily categorized. Though it helps to understand student's temperments, I think it's important to meet them wherever they are on the personality spectrum.
It's fun and interesting to learn about different personality types.
While these personality categorizations are thorough and cover a broad range of people, they are not black and white. People may be combinations of different personality profiles.
Identifying the personality of the students will definitly help us teach them better.
Dr.Rahman
The information on the different types of personality traits was very informatiove.
These personality assessments always fascinate me. I have done Myers-Briggs and Colors before and didn't know too much about the others. I was able to identify my personality in some and there is overlapping. I disagree, however, on where I fall on the table - I'm in 3 different columns.
