2. Gold TRUE COLORS Teaching Style Models I teach with: · Firm discipline
Gold
I teach with:
·     Firm discipline
·     Organized routine
·     Outlined lectures
·     Expecting student accountability
·     Strong use of text references
·     Learning linked to past tradition
·     Detailed lesson plans/syllabi
Emphasis on traditional content

3. Blue TRUE COLORS Teaching Style Models I teach with:
Blue
I teach with:
·     Fair/democratic discipline
·     Nurturing format
·     Individualized cooperative learning
·     Expecting student initiated learning
·     Strong use of variety of materials
·     Learning linked to individual needs
·     Adjust lesson plans as students need
·     Emphasis on application and ownership

4. Green TRUE COLORS Teaching Style Models I teach with:
Green
I teach with:
·     Discipline expected due to interest
·     Sharing of instructor research
·     Lecture/discussion
·     Expecting critical thinking
·     Strong use of outside materials
·     Learning linked answering questions
·     Logical but changing lesson plans
·     Emphasis on futuristic application

5. Orange TRUE COLORS Teaching Style Models I teach with:
Orange
I teach with:
·     Unstructured discipline
·     Spontaneous
·     Hands on immediacy
·     Expects student variety
·     Strong use of innovative approaches
·     Learning linked to “here and now”
·     Variety of action experiences
·     Emphasis on relevancy

6. Fair, structured & organized, content-oriented Best Classroom Climate
Gold – “Responsible”
Best Teacher
Fair, structured & organized, content-oriented
Best Classroom Climate
Conservative, neat, traditional seating arrangement
Best Learning Content
Realistic facts, details, practical subjects
Best Teaching Strategies
Independent work, clear and predictable, routine
Student Strengths
Naturally practical likes to be of service, organized, works well with details

7. Blue – “Authentic” Best Teacher Personal, nurturing, process-oriented
 Best Classroom Climate
Warm, friendly, non-competitive, casual
Best Learning Content
Self-awareness, self-improvement, personal stories, communication, inter-personal skills
Best Teaching Strategies
Group work, cooperative learning settings, creative expression, discussions, sharing personal experiences
Student Strengths
Nurturing, creates harmony, cooperative, communicative, natural empathy ability

8. Ideas, concepts, theories, future possibilities, systems design
Green - “Ingenious” 
Best Teacher
Conceptual, abstract, subject-oriented, challenging, supportive of capabilities
Best Classroom Climate
High tech, scientific, challenging, flexible
Best Learning Content
Ideas, concepts, theories, future possibilities, systems design
Best Teaching Strategies
Independent work, problem solving, intellectual debate, exploration
Student Strengths
Naturally logical and curious, innovative, capable of futuristic vision

9. Action-oriented, spontaneous, diverse, and playful
Orange – “Skillful” 
Best Teacher
Action-oriented, spontaneous, diverse, and playful
Best Classroom Climate
Exciting, colorful, room to move around
Best Learning Content
Useful skills, adventurous, heroic acts, & exciting events
Best Teaching Strategies
“Hands-on” activities, competitive, & games with immediate results
Student Strengths
Natural skills for promotion, negotiation, immediate action, & entertainment

10. Tips on how others can relate to BLUES
Do:
Tell them what your personal feelings are about any topic
Listen attentively and look at them while talking to them
Physically touch them (appropriate hugs and kisses)
Accept their individuality and uniqueness
Allow them to express their feelings
Be honest and sincere

11. Tips on how others can relate to BLUES
Don’t:
Be abrupt or cut them off while they are talking
Discount their dreams
Expect them to be confrontational
Compare them to someone else
Deny their emotions or criticize their sensitivity
Ignore them
Take advantage of their kindness

12. Tips on how others can relate to GOLDS
Do:
Carry through with what you say you’re going to do
Show them the practicality in an idea or a product
Be on time
Say “thank you” and reciprocate when you receive gifts from them
Remember their birthdays
Acknowledge them when they do something well
Give them time to plan things

13. Tips on how others can relate to GOLDS
Don’t:
Expect them to be spontaneous
Ask them to spend their money frivolously
Force them to take risks
Use profane language around them
Demand too much immediate change
Expect them to challenge the law or any established rules
Insist they make decisions without all the facts

14. Tips on how others can relate to GREENS
Do:
Give logical explanations
Allow them time to think about their decisions
Expect them to take a leadership role
Earn their respect
Acknowledge their intelligence
Present data to support ideas
Recognize their need to get to the point quickly

15. Tips on how others can relate to GREENS
Don’t:
Force them to talk about their feelings too much
Become too emotional when arguing with them
Be indecisive
Expect public display of emotions
Take everything they say personally
Force them to go to parties
Embarrass them in public

16. Tips on how others can relate to ORANGES
Do:
Be upbeat around them
Appreciate their jokes and playful nature
Allow them to be independent
Provide some structure for them yet be flexible
Respect their need to stay busy doing things
Understand their ability to do several things at the same time
Have fun with them

17. Tips on how others can relate to ORANGES
Don’t:
Be intimidated by their energy
Expect to stay depressed in their presence
Be surprised at their changeable nature
Force them to be too serious about life
Demand that they stick to a strict schedule
Write them off as flakes because of their lightheartedness
Start a fight with them unless you intend to fight