Ok...we have looked at Determined and Dominant children/students... Inspirational and Imaginative children/students... and even Steady and Sincere children/students... but what about those students who are Conscientious, Calculating, Compulsive at times? Those children who have to do things right and really get upset when they have to use the eraser side of the pencil? Yeah...you know the ones I'm talking about!
The "C" personality is one that is very task oriented and may frequently get "lost" in all that they have to do and not even realize that someone is speaking to them. This child is one who has to understand very clearly what the expectations are, what the parameters of the assignment include and any specific instructions...they will not be satisfied with a quick overview! These individuals make great accountants! They love detail and they are usually always right (they have a fear of being wrong!). They will check out a problem from every angle and think about possible areas of disagreement before ever making a decision to move forward on something...so decisions such as "what do you want for breakfast?" can turn into a 30 minute discussion on the pros/cons of poptarts (and telling them "it's no big deal" boggles their minds because everything is a big deal!)
These students will be motivated by clear goals/expectations, they like a challenge but only in areas that they have some confidence in their abilities, they like sincere appreciation for the things they do well, and they enjoy being given the time to do things well. This is a child who will be stressed when given an assignment on the spur of the moment, with very little instruction and then a time limit of only 10 minutes to get it done! Pop quizzes send them into tail spins...they should have had adequate time to prepare! If you have to confront this child on a mistake, have your facts straight and guns loaded - and then do it one on one and never in front of anyone....they MUST be right - so if you need to correct them, do it with sensitivity. Remind them that the eraser is there because we ALL make mistakes...Sometimes the greatest discoveries come from seeming failures! Great minds take mistakes and turn them into miracles! Remind them that the Bible says that we must be teachable and, although they know a great deal and have some real talents, they are not perfect and must be teacheable. They can benefit most from learning (at a young age), that they do need others!
Michele Everson
Proud wife of Pastor Chad Everson
and Proud Homeschooling Mom of two wonderful boys!
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