So far I have discussed six personality types placed into three categories. Today will begin the last of the classroom learning style list.
The final two personalities, judging and perceiving, describe a person’s life style and work preferences.
A judging person prefers to live in a very organized world. He or she needs control of his or her life. This group likes structure, organization, and order. They make decisions and then move on to other issues.
Judging persons enjoy completing tasks and getting the job done. They are quick to jump in and begin work on a project.
In the classroom, judging students make a plan, stick to it, and get the job done. They often complete and turn in assignments early. They avoid the stress of last minute touches and do not work well under pressure. They are serious about their work. They will often focus only on one task at a time until it is complete.
Judging students want clear directions and expectations. They like instructors who give assignment outlines and stick with them. They want assignments returned and feedback in a timely manner. They feel that instructors should stay within time periods and deadlines.
Judging students want everything out in the open at the beginning and no surprise along the way. They expect assignments to be well thought out by the teacher and no adjustments to follow.
A judging student needs a teacher that can make decisions and stand by them. They may become frustrated with a teacher that is easily persuaded into changing his or her mind.
They are hard workers and often frown upon those students that put off until the last minute and look to them for help. In some cases other students take advantage of them because their work is usually completed first. Other students (perceiving ones) who are pressured due to lagging look to them for advance and help on work assignments.
Intuitive Students and the Classroom
Sensing Students and the Classroom