Driver: Inadequacy, not certain they ‘deserve to be here’
Motivation: to find a special and unique identity
Focus: what’s missing
Strategy: withdraw from convention and get people to notice how I’m different
Dynamic
- strong desire to express themselves creatively
- proud of uniqueness
- sometimes self-conscious about being left out
- often seek comfort in daydreams
Communication style
- emotional, dramatic flair, personally revealing
- deep philosophical discussion
- focus on meaning, symbolism
Learning Style
- need personal, emotional connection to lesson content
- wait until the mood strikes to study
- pour their soul into their work
- very sensitive to criticism (personal rejection)
Work Ethic: Aesthetic Individuality
- their projects are a work of art
- want their work to be extraordinary (not ordinary)
- may be artistically inclined
- turn boring work into something beautiful
- want special, meaningful experiences
- want each student’s uniqueness recognized
- don’t want to be compared with others
Ideal Classroom
- values self-expression, creativity, emotional authenticity
- opportunities to personalize work
- unique ambiance with meaningful decor
Personality Cluster
Wings: Achiever (3) and Observer (5)
Stress Arrow: Helper (2)
Become judgmental, critical. Help people they don’t like, force ‘help’ on others. Strong emotions.
Security Arrow: Perfectionist (1)
- accentuate the positives more and the negatives less
- focus on principles so feelings not so in control
> Enneagram Personalities of Students
with thanks to Rob Fitzel www.fitzel.ca/enneagram/education/index.html
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