Performing Disposition: Need excitement & Movement!

By LearningSuccess Coaches on December 19, 2009 3:40 PM | Comments
Perform-2.gifThis is the Disposition that most often gets labeled Hyperactive (or if combined with Thinking/Creating the label is ADHD).

 

What is the genius of the Performing person? This student is a mover, a risk-taker, an adventurer. This student craves hands-on, experiential activities. This student is often passionate about (and talented in) sports, acting, comedy, dance, building, outdoor activities, or a combination of these. In general, this student learns best when involved in activities that allow him/her to be active: do, experience, and keep things moving so as not to get bored.

 

When planning a school program for the Performing student, you can integrate movement with learning. The student can put on a skit or demonstration, recite facts while jumping on trampoline, build a pyramid, landscape the yard...If the student is in a traditional school setting, you can at least help at homework time by making sure that there are frequent breaks - every 20 to 30 minutes (10 to 15 for the younger ones!) - plus encouraging the student to use some of the movement strategies listed above (e.g. jump while memorizing math facts).

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