Personality Survey
What does your personality say about your learning style?
Directions:
Students, write down the word of phrase that describes a consistent character trait of yours. Total the number of words/phrases and multiply by 2. Do this for each category.
For example: Category 1: bold, enjoys challenges, competitive. Since I wrote down three traits, I will multiply three by two. My number will be 6.
Category 1
- Takes Charge
- Assertive
- Bold
- Enterprising
- Decision Making
- Goal Driven
- Enjoys Challenges
- Determined
- Firm
- Purposeful
- Competitive
- Leader
- Self-Reliant
- Adventurous
Add up your traits. Multiply by 2. Circle your answer.
Category 2
- Takes Risks
- Motivator
- Fun Loving
- Very Verbal
- Enjoys Change
- Group Oriented
- Avoids Detail
- Visionary
- Energetic
- Likes Variety
- Promotor
- Creative
- Optimistic
- Mixes Easily
Add up your traits. Multiply by 2. Circle your answer.
Category 3
- Loyal
- Even Keel
- Enjoys Routine
- Good Listener
- Sympathetic
- Nurturing
- Tolerant
- Non-Demanding
- Avoids Conflict
- Dislikes Change
- Adaptable
- Thoughtful
- Patient
- Deep Relationships
Add up your traits. Multiply by 2. Circle your answers.
Category 4
- Deliberate
- Reserved
- Practical
- Factual
- Detailed
- Inquisitive
- Persistent
- Controlled
- Predictable
- Orderly
- Discerning
- Analytical
- Precise
- Scheduled
Add up your traits. Mulitiply by 2. Circle your answers.
STUDENTS: GROUP BY YOUR PERSONALITY.
TASK
Learners: You are to figure out your personality traits based on the criteria below.
- Provide one adjective that sums your personality as an entire group.
- You tend to like__________________________________. List your likes.
- You tend to fear ____________________________________. List your fears.
- You are motivated by _______________________________. List your motivations.
Learners: You will share out these categories to the class. After you have shared, the instructor will show the list from lion, beaver, otter, retriever.
Instructors: Do not scroll down until the lions have presented, then the beavers, and so on.
Lions at a Glance
STRONG
Lions tend to like:
- Freedom
- Leadership Roles
- Competition, Challenges
- Goals
- Taking Charge
Lions tend to Fear:
- Coming in Second- in anything
Lions are motivated by:
- Goals, individual achievements
- Direction
- Freedom to make choices
- Challenges
- Doesn't let negative events get them down
- Always wants to be in control
Beavers at a Glance
PERFECT
Beavers tend to Like:
- To take their time and do it right
- Clearly defined taks
- Assignments that require precision
- To know how it works
- To put everything in "boxes"
- To analyze everything
- Thinkers
Beavers tend to Fear:
- Deadlines
- Criticism of their work
- Risks
- Can get depressed over negative events
Beavers are motivated by:
- Recognition and approval of their work
- The need to be "right"
- Prefers to work alone
- Are usually good at Art, Music, Drama
Otters at a Glance
FUN
Otters tend to Like:
- Anything fun
- Opportunities to help and motivate others
- A platform to entertain others
Otters tend to Fear:
- Boring activities
- Reflection
- Deadlines
Otters are motivated by:
- Recognition
- Approval
- Fun
- Challenges
Retrievers at a Glance
POPULAR
Retrievers to to Like:
- A few deep friendships
- Regular patterns in daily life
- Clearly defined rules
- Being peacekeepers
- Avoiding coflicts
- Seldom shows their feelings
- Looking the other way when negative events come their way
Retrievers tend to Fear:
- Unplanned changes
- The unknown
- Loss of stability
Retrievers are motivated by:
- Loyalty to people and programs
- Acceptance by others
- Usually having one interest
- Pleasing people