9 Types of Students: Enneagram

Nine Types of Students: Check to see where you are:

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The Type One Student: The Serious Hard Worker

 

Motivation: to be good and correct

Focus: what's wrong (what's not as it should be)

Strategy: follow rules, standards, and principals so closely that they will meet all expectations 

Dynamic

• earnest, self-discipline
• very mature
• uncomfortable being spontaneous, playful, emotional

Learning Style

• attentive in class, take thorough notes
• want to know the rules
• learn in a logical, step by step manner
• meticulous attention to detail

Strong Work Ethic

• plan their studies
• dedicated to work, delay breaks
• great team players when everyone works hard

High Standards

• Inner Critic points out every mistake
• annoyed when they don't get things right
• exaggerate the importance of small errors
• may become perfectionistic

Order

• feel good when everything is in its place
• lists, schedules, and plans
• prefer classes calling for precision and correctness
• notice when the teacher is off track

Communication Style

• serious, unemotional voice
• clear, to the point, focused on topic
• strong convictions, morality, sometimes preachy
• often say "I should...."

Ideal Classroom

• values hard work, truth, fairness
• everyone is responsible, self-disciplined, conscientious
• rules are fair and reasonable, and consistently enforced
• well organized and work is well planned

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The Type Two Student: The People Pleasing Mentor 

Motivation: to be appreciated

Focus: other people and their needs

Strategy: earn appreciation by being kind to others

 Dynamic

• relationships and feelings
• class dynamics just as important to learning process as lesson content

Learning Style

• want emotional connection to the lesson
• focus on people and applications
• learn well from role models
• connect with passionate, joyful teachers

Adapting for Approval

• good grades
• volunteering around school
• track teachers' preferences and adapt to each
• may behave very differently in different classes

Human Contact

• mutual support in classroom community
• connect with other students
• group discussions, stories, shared experiences
• may be mentors, form study groups

Communication Style

• signs of affection, smile, eye contact
• make others feel accepted
• personal questions
• generous with compliments

Ideal Classroom

• values thoughtfulness, emotional connection
• group work and discussion
• positive, nurturing atmosphere
• small classroom
• beautifully appointed with a human touch

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The Type Three Student: The Star of the Class 

Motivation: to be successful

Focus: results and achievement

Strategy: to win the esteem of others 
 

Dynamic

• need to be the best
• "unproductive" feelings, close friendships less important than task on hand
• may become role models/ popular leaders

Learning Style

• desire to improve skill and ability
• reduce lesson to key concepts and results
• hands-on, experiential learning
• eager to jump into action

Driven to Excel

• challenge themselves
• work quickly, may cut corners to get done faster
• need to produce and achieve all the time

Reward System

• want to share their accomplishments
• may brag/ show off
• enjoy competition/ contests

Handling Failure

• sensitive to criticism
• keep quiet when not doing well
• turn failure into partial success
• avoid areas in which they know they won't excel

Communication Style

• natural charmers
• positive image
• motivating, can-do attitude
• prefer doing to talking about doing

Ideal Classroom

• values self-improvement, competency
• expectations clearly defined
• visible reward system
• hands-on, applications

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The Type Four Student: The Misunderstood Creative

 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

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)

Creative Personal Touch

• 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

Individuality

• want special, meaningful experiences
• want each student's uniqueness recognized
• don't want to be compared with others

Communication

• emotional, dramatic flair
• personally revealing
• deep philosophical discussion
• focus on meaning, symbolism

Ideal Classroom

• values self-expression, creativity, emotional authenticity
• opportunities to personalize work
• unique ambience with meaningful decor
• outlets to explore creativity and mood

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The Type Five Student: The Intellectual Outsider

 Motivation: to be competent and intelligent

Focus: what they know and do well

Strategy: withdraw from the world to study it

 Dynamic

• prefer spending time on their own
• socially uncomfortable
• prefer to observe instead of participate

Learning Style

• learn best through observation (lecture, books)
• comprehension before participation
• satisfaction with full comprehension of a topic
• analysis, finding patterns, speculation, analysis paralysis

Solitude

• enjoy time alone
• need time to think
• don't like pressure of close supervision, thinking on their feet

Introversion and Intrusion

• active minds full of ideas and concepts
• feel safe in the mind
• feel clumsy in the outside world
• seek to reduce intrusion of their space

Concentration

• strong ability to focus
• hate concentration being interrupted
• prefer depth of knowledge to breadth of knowledge

Communication Style

• usually quiet and reserved
• very talkative while discussing topics of great person interest (or mastery)
• factual, unemotional
• think lots before speaking

Ideal Classroom

• values knowledge, originality, curiosity
• topics are explored individually and in depth
• ample quiet time
• intellectual discussions

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 The Type Six Student: The Questioning Friend

 

Motivation: to be supported and secure

Focus: uncertainties, risks, dangers, the unknown

Strategy: seek guidance from those they trust

 Dynamic

• sometimes hardworking, responsible, loyal
• sometimes ambivalent, doubting, unreliable
• commitment level depends on how much they trust
• behaviour reacts to trust and anxiety

Learning Style

• questions, questions, questions
• detailed, rational analysis
• prefer structure, framework, justified rules
• good at finding problems or deviations

In Prof We Trust

• initially wary of teachers and their authority
• question inconsistencies, assumptions
• seek to understand teacher's experience, bias, preferences

Certainty and Commitment

• uncertainty breeds anxiety, worry
• want to observe first, get assumptions out of the way before participating
• over-questioning leads to analysis paralysis
• self-doubt leads to procrastination

Communication

• gregarious and likeable
• sceptical, cautionary, ask questions, play devil's advocate
• "yes, but", "the problem here is..."
• often nervous speaking in front of others

Ideal Classroom

• values of social support, reliability, responsibility
• atmosphere of trust
• predictable, structured
• questions are welcomed and answered

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The Type Seven Student: The Cheerleader

 

Motivation: to be happy and fulfilled

Focus: the positive

Strategy: seek happiness/ excitement in the world around them

 Dynamic

• pump their positive energy into the classroom
• learning is exploration and novelty
• joking, talkative, entertaining

Learning Style

• learn quickly
• learn by association
• mental exploration and experimentation
• can jump into the middle of things without needing the big picture

Ideas

• prolific brainstormers
• see connection between ideas
• connections may take them on tangents
• can synthesize disparate ideas together

Multitasking

• enjoy variety
• become distracted when things slow down
• dislike routine, predictability
• keep plans open-ended

Communication

• talkative, enthusiastic
• converse in a free association
• nonlinear, go off on tangents

Ideal Classroom

• values enthusiasm, spontaneity, openness
• fast paced, dynamic, interactive
• full of positive energy
• free of constraints and limitations

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The Type Eight Student: The Challenger

 

Motivation: to protect themselves and be in control

Focus: power and justice

Strategy: assert their independence

Dynamic

 

protect themselves

• protect those too weak to protect themselves
• take charge
• test fairness of the teacher

Learning Style

• independent, minimal supervision
• want to get their hands dirty
• enjoy class discussions, especially debates
• prefer the practical to theory

Rules and Autonomy

• rules are seen a limit to independence
• unfair rules are challenged
• unenforced rules "don't exist"
• push boundaries

Intensity

• intensity makes Eights feel alive and real
• work with energy while work is challenging
• when bored, tend to look for trouble

The Truth

• uncomfortable accepting new ideas passively
• need to challenge what they learn, seek proof to back it up
• can be change their mind if challenged by a stronger argument

Communication Style

• direct, brutal, honest truth
• state opinion as fact
• hate when they can't add their opinion to class discussions
• precocious with profanity

Ideal Classroom

• authority, confidence, and vision
• high engagement atmosphere of bold action
• vigorous debates
• fair class rules

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The Type Nine Student: The Accommodating Companion

 

Motivation: to be at peace

Focus: other people's point of view

Strategy: deny own wants and opinions to accommodate others

 

Dynamic

• easy-going, good-natured, well behaved students
• go with the flow
• cooperative, supportive
• optimistic, seek consensus

Learning Style

 

• immersion
• experiential exercises, physical movement
• repetition
• routine, predictability, structure

Big Picture

 

• all parts fit together in a harmonious way
• try to relate new information into the big picture
• sometimes hard to know which pieces are important or not

Passive

 

hard to prioritize work, it will get done when it gets done

• low stress, little conflict
• high energy environment can be draining
• may take frequent breaks, tune out

PGL: Course Description and Exam Procedure

SJCBA- PGL

UNDERSTANDING OUR PERSONALITIES AND EMOTIONS

 I.     Topics Covered:

 

1)    Structure and Function
2)    Four Factor Theory for success
3)    Personality Theories from Enneagram & Other Schools
4)    Applying Enneagram theories of personality to one’s life and work
5)    Animal/Child, Parent, Adult instincts

6)    Personality & Temperament
7)    Personality & Emotions
8)    Emotional Intelligence
9)    Assertiveness Training
10) Understanding and Managing Anger & Anxiety for success/efficacy
11) Meaning and Direction of Natural Energies: anger, anxiety & fear

 

II.     Exam:                  

a)     ASSIGNMENT (Home -15 points)
b)    WRITTEN (Class – 70 points): One hour
c)     CLASS ATTENDANCE+ PARTICIPATION (15 points)

 

 a)     ASSIGNMENT PAPERof 2 pages max (15 points)

i)      Site an experience / incident / a situation in short max 2 paragraphs
ii)    Analyse this from the point of what you have learned in the class: Personalities, emotions,  behaviours, & theories involved
iii)  Tease out as many elements as you can from your learning applying to the example.
iv)   Your comments on how differently the characters should have acted and why
v)    Printed out neatly

 

(DO NOT try to copy materials from the previous batches or from your classmates.)
 
b)    WRITTEN EXAM: (70 points)

i)      For one hour
ii)    dealing with materials covered in the class: understanding & application
 
c)     ATTENDANCE & CLASS PARTICIPATION: (15 points)

i)      Regular, punctual, disciplined
ii)    Participate in role plays, answer questions correctly
iii)  Able to summarize the gist of the class next day

 

Note: On the first day afternoon you will take the following tests. Log on to http://sjcbapgl.com Click on Enneagram Test. “Click here”. Do all 36 questions. “Score it”. Enter the results on the score sheet given to you. You must bring that sheet along with you for the exam. 

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What's Hard Being My Type? All 9 - Ppt

Eng Hard Being 1 9

Enneagram Explanations- All-Js Personality

Short Explanations on Sub-types, Wings, arrows and Jesus Personlity corresponding to each Number. Click on your Number Link:

ONE  ;  TWO  ;  THREE  ;  FOUR  ;  FIVE


SIX  ;   SEVEN  ;  EIGHT  ;  NINE

Enneagram - 9 Numbers - GIFTS & FLAWS

Enneagram: one

 

IN GENERAL

If you are ONE, you are gifted in many ways. In particular, you are:

 

J Idealistic                 J Principled               J Orderly

J Diligent                  J Honest                    J Conscientious

J Fair                         J Dependable             J Ehical

 However, like everyone else, you have your flaws. For example, you can be:

 

L  Uptight                  L  Critical                  L  Impatient

L  Judgmental            L  Inflexible               L  Controlling

L  Moralistic              L  Puritanical             L  Dogmatic

As a Perfectionist you strive so hard to make everything and everyone as good as possible that you have become deeply angry at any imperfection. But you are so oblivious to your anger that you deny how controlling and destructive it is. 

Enneagram: TWO

 

In General

 If you are TWO, you are gifted in many ways. In particular, you are:

☺ Caring                   ☺ Considerate           ☺ Generous

☺ Sympathetic          ☺ Supportive             ☺ Self-Sacrificing

☺ Helpful                  ☺ Adaptable              ☺ Loving

 

However, like everyone else, you have your flaws. For example, you can be:

L Dependent              LNeedy                     L Possessive

L Flattering                L  Interfering             LManipulative

L  Hysterical              L  Seductive               L Self-Important

 As a Helperyou strive so hard to attend to other people's needs that you neglect your own and even pride yourself in having none. But you are so oblivious to your pride that you deny how controlling and destructive it is.

Enneagram: THREE

In General

If you are a THREE, you are gifted in many ways. In particular, you are:

☺ Adaptable              ☺ Energetic               ☺ Self‑Confident

☺ Outgoing                ☺ Efficient                 ☺ Pragmatic

☺ Industrious             ☺ Optimistic              ☺ Goal‑Oriented

However, like everyone else, you have your flaws. For example, you can be:

L Devious        L Vain                L Image-Conscious                  

L Pretentious        LCalculating              L Manipulative           

L Misleading              L Narcissistic             L Callous

 As an Achiever you are so competitive and image‑conscious that you are prepared to deceive others in order to win or promote yourself. But you are so oblivious to your deceit that you deny how controlling and destructive it is. 

Enneagram: four

In General 

If you area FOUR, you are gifted in many ways. In particular, you are:

 

☺ Intuitive                 ☺ Creative                 ☺ Sensitive

☺ Expressive             ☺ Cultured                 ☺ Stylish

☺ Original                 ☺ Artistic                   ☺ Empathic

However, like everyone else, you have your flaws. For example, you can be:

LMoody                     L Possessive               L Self‑Conscious

L Obstinate                L Critical                   L Spiteful

L Hypersensitive        L Depressive              L Masochistic

 As an Artist you strive so hard for originality and uniqueness that you become envious of other people's gifts and abilities. But you are so oblivious to your envy that you deny how controlling and destructive it is.

Enneagram: FIVE

In General

If you are a FIVE, you are gifted in many ways. In particular, you are:

☺ Observant                        ☺ Perceptive              ☺ Reflective

☺ Self‑Contained                  ☺ Analytical              ☺ Detached

☺ Wise                                   ☺ Objective               ☺ Sensitive

 However, like everyone else, you have your flaws. For example, you can be:

 

L Withdrawn                          L Cerebral                  L Stingy

L Arrogant                             L Superior                  L Remote

L Non‑Assertive                 L Unfeeling                LUninvolved

As an Observer you strive so hard for meaningful information that, when you get it, you hoard it rather than part with it. But you are so oblivious to your avarice that you deny how controlling and destructive it is.

Enneagram: SIX

IN GENERAL 

If you  are a SIX, you are gifted in many ways. In particular, you are:

J Loyal                      J Dutiful                    J Hospitable

J Caring                     J Idealistic                 J Prudent

J Respectful              JTrustworthy             J Courageous

 However, like everyone else, you have your flaws. For example, you can be:

L Fearful                   L Timid                      L Suspicious

L Indecisive              L Defensive               L Anxious

         L Authoritarian         L Aggressive              L Paranoid

As a Supporter you strive so hard to belong that you become fearful of not honoring your commitments. But you are so oblivious to your fear that you deny how controlling and destructive it is.

Enneagram: SEVEN

IN GENERAL

If you are a SEVEN, you are gifted in many ways. In particular, you are:

J Optimistic       J Fun‑Loving                         J Gregarious
JCreative            J Joyful                                  J Childlike
J Imaginative     J Adventurous                       J Resilient

However, like everyone else, you have your flaws. For example, you can be:

L Escapist                  L Distracted                           L Superficial
L Unreliable               L Hedonistic                          L Undisciplined
L Narcissistic             L Addictive                            L Manic

As an Optimist you strive so hard to be happy and avoid pain that you become addicted to pleasure‑seeking. But you are so oblivious to your gluttony that you deny how controlling and destructive it is.

Enneagram: EIGHT

IN GENERAL

If you an EIGHT, you are gifted in many ways. In particular, you are:

J Resourceful            J Earthy                     JSelf‑Confident
J Energetic                J Direct                      J Fearless
J Just                         J Powerful                 J Passionate

However, like everyone else, you have your flaws. For example, you can be:

L Aggressive              L Domineering          L Insensitive

L Possessive               L Confrontational      L Controlling

L Intimidating            L Vindictive               L Punitive

As a Leader you strive so hard to control and experience life to the full that your passion becomes overwhelming. But you are so oblivious to your list that you deny how controlling and destructive it is.

 

Enneagram: NINE

IN GENERAL

 

If you are a NINE, you are gifted in many ways. In particular, you are:

 

J Peaceful                  J Calm           J Accommodating

J Unpretentious         J Reassuring J Tolerant

J Gentle                     J Patient        J Imperturbable

 

However, like everyone else, you have your flaws. For example, you can be:

 

L Indolent                  L Forgetful     L Indecisive

L Apathetic                L Oblivious    L Obstinate

LObsessive                 L Addictive    L Nihilistic

 As a Mediator you strive so hard to avoid conflict that you become unassertive and self‑forgetful. But you are so oblivious to your sloth that you deny how controlling and destructive it is.