Our personalities and character define who we are. Although some of us have tried, it is very difficult to change the way that we perceive and react to the world.
Students behave in the classroom due to their nature. Teachers also behave in the classroom due to their nature.
How a teacher or student reacts in certain situations can tell us a lot about how he/she learns. One classroom cannot possibly be created of students with all one same personality. Therefore, teachers must learn to teach to all characters and personalities. While the task may be difficult, parents and teachers can more easily function with children when they understand the students’ strengths and weakness in character.
An interpersonal person can easily detect the moods and emotions of others. He/she can sense the feelings and thoughts of those around him/her. This person relates to relationships socially and is a good communicator.
An interpersonal person may be good at telling stories, and role-playing. He/she will likely enjoy group activities and games. This student is highly involved in school activities and social events. This may include church and community activities.
This type of student makes a good peer tutor for younger children and a good classroom helper for younger grade teachers.
An interpersonal personality enjoys group work, reading aloud, and drama.
This person can often connect with characters in books and likes to help others work through problems and personal conflicts.
From a teaching perspective this student needs to be given a helper job and in charge of working with other students. This student would work well helping lower achieving students catch up with work or study for tests.
This student may have a hard time if placed in an isolated or secluded position. He/she likes to feel that he/she is helping others.