True Colors – Personality Test SEE HEAR Gold 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. 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 Orange Active body movement Attention getting activity and Dramatic or flamboyant manner Quick movement from one place to another Visible facial expressions Demonstration of confidence Playful approach and sometimes practical appears exciting and active Conversation will be fast & 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 Green Does not show emotion easily Business like & serious manner May not appear friendly or casual Appearance may be unconventional Gestures from the head May be more quiet in manner Hand movements are used to explain or show models, etc. 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 Blue 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 Speaks with feeing in 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 sentences with “I feel…” Often enthusiastic voice tone
Learning Styles & True Colors Orange (Active) Gold (Structured) Blue (Interactive) Green (Independent) An active hands-on learner. Likes a participating learning activity. Sometimes considered hyperactive student with excessive energy. A structured learner who does best in an orderly classroom environment Expects to have clear instructions & will follow rules easily. An interactive learner who does best when in communicative interactive groups. Very responsive to people related learning activities. An independent learner who prefers learning more abstract principles. Likes research & independent study. Famous Blues Famous Oranges Famous Golds Famous Greens Billy Dee Williams Jimmy Carter Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) Richard Simmons Ralph Waldo Emerson Osmond Julius Caesar Halle Berry Couric Mariah Carey Meg Ryan Michael Jackson Oprah Winfrey Princess Diana Cinderella Joan Lunden Julie Andrews John F. Kennedy Lucille Ball James Dean Charlie Brown John Wayne Edith Bunker Elvis Presley Mohammed Ali Tom Cruise Bill Clinton Winston Churchill Rhett Butler Cher Eddie Murphy Madonna Mark Twain Marilyn Monroe Archie Bunker George Washington Claus Joe Friday Mr. Rogers Robert Dole George Bush Julia Child Elizabeth Luci (Peanuts) Billy Graham Connie Chung Dan Rather Margaret Thatcher Nancy Reagan Rush Limbaugh Woodrow Wilson Henry Ford Moses Abe Lincoln Thomas Edison Ben Franklin Barbara Bush Al Gore Larry King Prince Charles Steven Spielberg Thomas Jefferson Madam Curie Douglas McArthur Johnny Cochran Mr. Spock (Star Trek) Albert Einstein Bill Gates Arnold Schwarzenegger
True Colors Considerations for Co-Teaching As Instructors Teaching Style Communication Approach Blue Humanities English Behavioral and Social Sciences Theater/Music/Art Speech/Foreign Language Theology Favored instructional techniques are: discussions, group projects and simulations Emphasis on how lessons used and personally applied Constant diagnosis of individual students’ and progress Adjustment of lesson 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 and student generated 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 Green Philosophy Sciences/Technology Communications Foreign languages Music Math/linguistics Favored instructional techniques are: lectures, tests, individual projects and reports 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 Use logic Be objective Acknowledge intelligence and contribution privacy Be non-confrontational Offer alternatives Foster interdependent problem solving Orange 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 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 late or low priority Changes lesson structure to “Plan B” without hesitation Frequent use of hands-on activities Be direct and to the point Explain consequences Be matter of fact Use humor Give immediate rewards Use negotiation Active problem solving Gold Agriculture Business/Computer Information Systems Social Sciences Political Science Family/Consumer Science History/Geography/Health Favored instructional techniques are: Traditionalist in subject matter Detailed lesson plans Logical sequencing in units and lectures Strong use of text Hand outs Structured class time Use of outside references listed for students Review and re-teach Use direct honesty Be factual Refer to appropriate rules State the problem State consequences Use a corrective action plan Use directed problem solving