Getting to Know Your Students - 9 Common Classroom Personalities

About this episode

This episode explores 9 common student personalities and offers strategies for supporting each type in the classroom.

Every classroom is full of unique personalities - and understanding how your students think, learn, and interact can make all the difference. In this video, we’ll explore 9 common student personalities you’re likely to meet in your classroom and share practical tips for supporting each one. From the quiet observer to the natural leader, you’ll walk away with new insights and strategies to help every learner succeed. What you'll learn: Personality 1 - The Perfectionist Personality 2 - The People Pleaser Personality 3 - The Role Model Personality 4 - The Creative Personality 5 - The Thinker Personality 6 - The Skeptic Personality 7 - The Life of the Party Personality 8 - The Go-Getter Personality 9 - The Dreamer Final Thoughts Enneagram Activities for Students Resources Mentioned: Blog Post: https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/9-types-of-students-you-should-know-about-and-how-to-support-them-all/ Enneagram Test - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Enneagram-Personality-Types-Classroom-Community-Building-Learning-Styles-Test-5777575 Enneagram Primary…

People in this episode

Host: Kirsten Hammond

Topics covered

• student personalities
• classroom management
• education strategies
• learner support
• Enneagram activities

Keywords

• student personalities
• classroom strategies
• Enneagram
• education
• learner support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Southern Teach LLC

Products: Enneagram Test, Enneagram Primary, Enneagram Bundle

Books & works: Getting to Know Your Students - 9 Common Classroom Personalities, 9 types of students you should know about and how to support them all

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