Driver: Anger that the world is not perfect
Motivation: to be good and correct
Focus: what’s wrong (what’s not as it should be)
Strategy: follow rules, standards, and principles so closely that they will meet all expectations
Dynamic
- earnest, self-discipline
- very mature and polite
- ‘perfect’ people are not emotional or rude
Communication Style
- serious, unemotional voice
- clear, to the point, focused on topic
- strong convictions, morality, sometimes preachy, “I should….”
Learning Style
- attentive in class
- want to know the rules
- meticulous attention to detail
Work Ethic: Conscientious Attention to Detail
- lists and planning
- dedicated to work, delay breaks
- great team players (if everyone works hard)
- Inner Critic points out every mistake
- notice when the teacher is off track
Ideal Classroom
- everyone is responsible, self-disciplined, conscientious
- rules are fair and reasonable, and consistently enforced
- well organized and work is well planned
Personality Cluster
Wings: Mediator (9) and Helper (2)
Stress Arrow: Individualist (4)
Indignant that things are not ‘right’. Anger may turn inward to depression. Longing for what they don’t have.
Security Arrow: Enthusiast (7)
- Need to learn moderation with respect to work, and how to pace themselves
- Show you value them for who they are as well as for what they do
- Show them it is ok to
…..be angry, open, honest
….. relax and have fun
….. make mistakes
….. be spontaneous
> Enneagram Personalities of Students
with thanks to Rob Fitzel www.fitzel.ca/enneagram/education/index.html
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