Repecharge,Reflection,and Brain Processing: Personality Influences In the Classroom

Abstract

Everyone appreciates a second chance, in the classroom or in life. Effective teachers realize the value of a "second chance" when initial strategies fail to elicit optimal learning. Second chances have a special impact on students with a particular personality preference, and brain research supports the bio-psycho-social nature of personality that is so evident in our students.

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