Learning Styles and Teaching Styles Color Assessment

1. Learning Styles and Teaching Styles Color Assessment Presented by: Debbie Hardy Phillips Community College/UA AATYC Conference October 14, 2002

2. People Are Different • They want different things • They see things differently • They act and feel different • They learn differently Knowing your personality type allows you to understand yourself and others.

3. Objectives • To determine personality styles • To recognize the primary learning styles and teaching styles • To recognize instructional techniques for all learning styles

4. Objectives (cont.) • To recognize the importance of the learning environment • To identify clues of personality styles • To recognize tips of communicating with students

5. Hippocrates--identified four personalities- Sanguine (orange), Melancholic (gold), Choleric (blue), Phlegmatic (green) Carl Jung-1921- revived Hippocrates work– Intuitor (orange) Feeler (blue) Sensor (gold) Thinker (green) History of True Colors

6. Katherine Briggs & Isabel Briggs Myers -1940-developed sixteen personality types- Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) David Keirsey -1970- developed four temperaments- Guardian SJ (gold) Rational NT (green) Artisan SP (orange) Idealist NF (blue) History (cont.)

7. History (cont.) • Don Lowry – 1978 – founded True Colors • Used True Colors as a metaphor to illustrate how we are driven by our human differences and how we can build self-esteem by expressing our true nature.

8. Meaning Behind True Colors • Gold-- Symbolizes security, responsibility, work, service, stability, sensibility and loyalty. • Blue – reflects complete calm, peace, harmony, contentment, deep feeling, empathy and belonging.

9. Meaning Behind True Colors • Orange– Epitomizes vibrancy, energy, action, commands attention right now, danger, openness and movement. • Green–Embodies nature, growing, complexity, abundance, power, creativity and designing ideas.

10. Colors Blue Gold Green Orange Which color are You?

13. Autograph Signing Exercise

14. Preferred Hand Easy Quick Natural Effortless Comfortable (natural preference) Autograph Signing Exercise • Non-preferred Hand • Hard • Difficult • Stiff • Awkward • Takes concentration

15. What You See and What You Hear!

16. What You See- Gold Clues • Manner tends to be business like • Traditional dress and appearance • Neat appearance, a bit formal • Makes lists • Jewelry more conservative • Body movements controlled and formal • Hands kept under control, holding things, in pockets, etc.

17. What You Hear- Gold Clues • Voice tone is business like • Wants information in writing • Wants detailed information • May want to know authority structure • Stays focused on topic • Wants established schedules/deadlines • Makes frequent judgments • May sound authoritarian • Likes to explain things thoroughly

18. What You See – Orange Clues • Active body movement • Attention getting activity and dress • Dramatic or flamboyant manner • Quick movement from one place to another • Visible facial expressions • Demonstration of confidence • Playful approach and sometimes practical jokes • Often appears exciting and active

19. What You Hear- OrangeClues • Conversation will be fast paced & to the point • Excited voice tone & varied pitch • Enthusiastic expressions • Uses Slang/Laughter/Stories • Quick move from one topic to another • Unfinished sentences • Often promotes ideas, products, activities • Gets to the point quickly

20. What You See – Green Clues • Does not show emotion easily • Business like & serious manner • May not appear friendly or casual • Appearance my be unconventional • Gestures from the head • May be more quiet in manner • Hand movements are used to explain or show models, etc.

21. What You Hear- Green Clues • Asks many questions • May want to establish credibility of speaker • Voice does not communicate emotion • May not respond immediately-needs to think about it • Will respond negatively to incorrect information • Will act irritated if asked to rephrase • May be brief and concise

22. What You See – Blue Clues • Makes good eye contact • Appears to listen attentively • May be animated/Facial expressions indicate warmth & friendliness • Dress is usually fashionable • Polite manner & nurturing posture • Makes use of touch frequently • Often gestures from the heart, hands open • Will stop doing paperwork to engage another person

23. What You Hear- Blue Clues • Speaks with feeing in voice • Does not use threatening language • Ends sentences with higher pitch • Checks before interrupting • Avoids conflict • Soothing voice • Uses frequent “I” statements • Will frequently apologize • May begin sentences with “I feel…” • Often enthusiastic voice tone

24. True Colors “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured and far away.” -Thoreau

25. Learning Styles

26. Like empathetic and caring instructors Positive feedback and honest praise Cooperative learning Discussions and group work Open, interactive and flexible People oriented environment atmosphere Blue Learning Styles

27. Blue Preferred Assessment • Projects • Essay tests • Communication-related activities • Opportunity for individual expression

28. Promotes long-term relationships Comfortable and warm ambiance Pictures and posters with inspirational quotes Seating where there is eye contact with one another Soothing music, flowers, and comfortable furniture Sense of team Blue Learning Environment

29. Blue Instructors • Humanities • English • Behavioral and Social Sciences • Theater/Music/Art • Speech/Foreign Language • Theology Favored instructional techniques are discussions, group projects and simulations

30. Emphasis on how lessons used and personally applied Constant diagnosis of individual students’ needs & progress Adjustment of lesson plans to individual needs Extra help for students Use of a variety of materials Frequent use of group work, peer tutoring, cooperative learning Classroom rules are fair & student generated Blue Teaching Style

31. Communication Approach to Blue Students • Private talk • Focus on feelings • Separate behavior from the person • Soft modulated speech • Sympathetic attitude • Be patient • Use a gentle touch • Listen to the whole story • Shared problem solving

32. Green Learning Styles • Mental challenge • Independent work • Answers based on principle, theory, or law • Lecture-style presentations • Quiet learning environment • Recognition for abilities and skills

33. Green Preferred Assessment • Models • Research • Analysis • Individual work extended beyond objective

34. Green Learning Environment • Unstructured • Minimal interruptions • State-of-the art technology • Access to knowledgeable and competent experts • Time to think and Question time

35. Green Instructors • Philosophy • Sciences/Technology • Communications • Foreign languages • Music • Math/linguistics Favored instructional techniques are lectures, tests, individual projects and reports.

36. Emphasis of learning used in future Logical presentations Encouragement of questions Use of personal research Knowledge shared through lecture Interest in information more than people Encourager of classroom discussion and debate Green Teaching Style

37. Communication Approach to Green Students • Use logic • Be objective • Acknowledge intelligence and contribution • Allow privacy • Be non-confrontational • Offer alternatives • Foster interdependent problem solving

38. Orange Learning Styles • Action, excitement and competition • Hands-on activities • Games and entertainment • Learning by doing • Simulations • Content oriented

39. Orange Preferred Assessment • Independent Study • Competition • Short, frequent evaluations • Proficiency-based

40. Orange Learning Environment • Colorful and mutable environment • Room for movement • Speakers and field trips • Use of sound and visual impact • Unstructured • Lots of activities • Exciting & Fun • Rotate Class Activities

41. Orange Instructors • Arts/Crafts • Sports/Recreation • Music/Theater • Automotive • Welding/Air Conditioning • Criminal justice/fire technology • Communications Favored instructional techniques are projects, games, contests, field trips, demonstrations, shows, and use of short stories.

42. Planning is done mentally Emphasis on relevance of information in the real world Teaching includes active-learning strategies No fear of innovative teaching strategies Risk taker-not afraid of trying new things Paperwork is often late or low priority Changes lesson structure to “Plan B” without hesitation Frequent use of hands-on activities Orange Teaching Style

43. Communication Approach to Orange Students • Be direct • To the point • Explain consequences • Be matter of fact • Use humor • Give immediate rewards • Use negotiation • Active problem solving

44. Gold Learning Styles • Rules and structure • Orderliness • Quiet • Schedules and defined deadlines • Feedback based on quizzes and tests • Step-by-step approach is fundamental • Content, not theory oriented

45. Gold Preferred Assessment • Quiz • Immediate Feedback or evaluation • Completion tests

46. Gold Learning Environment • Orderly classroom • Traditional classroom that includes a clock and chalkboard • Acknowledgment for accomplishments • Must have own space

47. Gold Instructors • Agriculture • Business/Computer Information Systems • Social Sciences • Political Science • Family/Consumer Science • History/Geography/Health Favored instructional techniques are recitation, drill, composition, tests, quizzes and demonstrations.

48. Traditionalist in subject matter Detailed lesson plans Logical sequencing in units & lectures Strong use of text Hand outs Structured class time Use of outside references listed for students Review and re-teach Gold Teaching Style

49. Communication Approach to Gold Students • Use direct honesty • Be factual • Refer to appropriate rules • State the problem • State consequences • Use a corrective action plan • Use directed problem solving

50. Orange Off task Disturbs others Talks, yells Rude Physical movement Blue Chats to neighbor Goes into their imagination Cries Exhibits large gamut of emotions to excess Moody Traits of not being motivated by teaching styles or strategy