TRUE COLORSTeaching Style Models

 

Gold 

I teach with: 

     Firm discipline     Organized routine     Outlined lectures

     Expecting student accountability     Strong use of text references

     Learning linked to past tradition     Detailed lesson plans/syllabi

Emphasis on traditional content

TRUE COLORSTeaching Style Models

 

Blue 

I teach with: 

     Fair/democratic discipline     Nurturing format

     Individualized cooperative learning     Expecting student initiated learning     Strong use of variety of materials

     Learning linked to individual needs     Adjust lesson plans as students need

     Emphasis on application and ownership

TRUE COLORSTeaching Style Models

 

Green 

I teach with: 

     Discipline expected due to interest     Sharing of instructor research

     Lecture/discussion     Expecting critical thinking

     Strong use of outside materials     Learning linked answering questions     Logical but changing lesson plans     Emphasis on futuristic application

TRUE COLORSTeaching Style Models

 

Orange 

I teach with: 

     Unstructured discipline     Spontaneous

     Hands on immediacy     Expects student variety

     Strong use of innovative approaches     Learning linked to “here and now”

     Variety of action experiences     Emphasis on relevancy

Gold – “Responsible”

Best Teacher

Fair, structured & organized, content-oriented

Best Classroom Climate

Conservative, neat, traditional seating arrangement

Best Learning Content

Realistic facts, details, practical subjects

Best Teaching Strategies

Independent work, clear and predictable, routine

Student Strengths

Naturally practical likes to be of service, organized, works well with details

Blue – “Authentic” 

Best Teacher

Personal, nurturing, process-oriented

 Best Classroom Climate

Warm, friendly, non-competitive, casual

Best Learning Content

Self-awareness, self-improvement, personal stories, communication, inter-personal skills

Best Teaching Strategies

Group work, cooperative learning settings, creative expression, discussions, sharing personal experiences

Student Strengths

Nurturing, creates harmony, cooperative, communicative, natural empathy ability

Green - “Ingenious” 

Best Teacher

Conceptual, abstract, subject-oriented, challenging, supportive of capabilities

Best Classroom Climate

High tech, scientific, challenging, flexible

Best Learning Content

Ideas, concepts, theories, future possibilities, systems design

Best Teaching Strategies

Independent work, problem solving, intellectual debate, exploration

Student Strengths

Naturally logical and curious, innovative, capable of futuristic vision

Orange – “Skillful” 

Best Teacher

Action-oriented, spontaneous, diverse, and playful

Best Classroom Climate

Exciting, colorful, room to move around

Best Learning Content

Useful skills, adventurous, heroic acts, & exciting events

Best Teaching Strategies

“Hands-on” activities, competitive, & games with immediate results

Student Strengths

Natural skills for promotion, negotiation, immediate action, & entertainment

Tips on how others can relate to BLUES

Do:

1. Tell them what your personal feelings are about any topic

2. Listen attentively and look at them while talking to them

3. Physically touch them (appropriate hugs and kisses)

4. Accept their individuality and uniqueness

5. Allow them to express their feelings

6. Be honest and sincere

Tips on how others can relate to BLUES

Don’t:

1. Be abrupt or cut them off while they are talking

2. Discount their dreams

3. Expect them to be confrontational

4. Compare them to someone else

5. Deny their emotions or criticize their sensitivity

6. Ignore them

7. Take advantage of their kindness

Tips on how others can relate to GOLDS

Do:

1. Carry through with what you say you’re going to do

2. Show them the practicality in an idea or a product

3. Be on time

4. Say “thank you” and reciprocate when you receive gifts from them

5. Remember their birthdays

6. Acknowledge them when they do something well

7. Give them time to plan things

Tips on how others can relate to GOLDS

Don’t:

1. Expect them to be spontaneous

2. Ask them to spend their money frivolously

3. Force them to take risks

4. Use profane language around them

5. Demand too much immediate change

6. Expect them to challenge the law or any established rules

7. Insist they make decisions without all the facts

Tips on how others can relate to GREENS

Do:

1. Give logical explanations

2. Allow them time to think about their decisions

3. Expect them to take a leadership role

4. Earn their respect

5. Acknowledge their intelligence

6. Present data to support ideas

7. Recognize their need to get to the point quickly

Tips on how others can relate to GREENS

Don’t:

1. Force them to talk about their feelings too much

2. Become too emotional when arguing with them

3. Be indecisive

4. Expect public display of emotions

5. Take everything they say personally

6. Force them to go to parties

7. Embarrass them in public

Tips on how others can relate to ORANGES

Do:

1. Be upbeat around them

2. Appreciate their jokes and playful nature

3. Allow them to be independent

4. Provide some structure for them yet be flexible

5. Respect their need to stay busy doing things

6. Understand their ability to do several things at the same time

7. Have fun with them

Tips on how others can relate to ORANGES

Don’t:

1. Be intimidated by their energy

2. Expect to stay depressed in their presence

3. Be surprised at their changeable nature

4. Force them to be too serious about life

5. Demand that they stick to a strict schedule

6. Write them off as flakes because of their lightheartedness

7. Start a fight with them unless you intend to fight