| LESSON OVERVIEW
The main objectives of this advanced lesson on personality tests are to:
- talk about personality tests and their use;
- revise vocabulary for discussing personality;
- watch a video about the effectiveness of personality tests.
With this lesson, students reflect on personality traits, talk about how personality changes and discuss their identity and preferences. They read about “The Big Five” personality test, explore vocabulary for personality traits (e.g. assertiveness, trust, awkwardness) and watch part of a video about personality tests. Students discuss these tests and say how they would react in situations involving them.
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WARM-UP AND VOCABULARY
This advanced lesson on personality tests begins with a warm-up. Students give examples of personality traits for different categories (e.g. traits you like about yourself). After that, they prove or refute statements about how personality changes and adapts. Then, students choose statements and imagine what a person with an opposite opinion might say. Afterwards, they answer questions about personal identity and preferences. They then discuss questions on how we understand and define personality. Moving on, students read about a personality test called “The Big Five” and say if they’d like to take it. Next, they decide which traits (e.g. imagination, ambition, patience) are related to the five broad traits from the Big Five theory (e.g. openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion). They explain their reasoning. Then, students look at the personality traits from the previous task, reflect on them and think about the purpose of personality tests.
VIDEO AND MORE DISCUSSION
In this part of the advanced lesson on personality tests, students watch part of a video about personality tests. First, they discuss possible shortcomings of personality tests. Then, they watch the video (to 04:35) and compare their ideas. After the video, students discuss questions about the popularity and reliability of personality tests (e.g. If self-reported data in determining personality can’t be fully trusted, what alternative methods can be used?). Afterwards, they read situations related to real-life uses and perceptions of personality tests (e.g. A partner asks you to take a personality test before you move in together.) and say what their reaction would be. Finally, students share if they have ever been in a similar situation.
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I’m loving these lessons for advanced students on personalities, human psychology and behaviour topics. They always generate so much natural conversation, and also really help my students and I to get to know each other and create connection. Keep them coming please!!
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Interesting lesson. I’ve noticed your worksheets are always really good, Inna. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for your comment! Our lessons are so good because they’re always a result of teamwork of authors, reviewers and editors 🙂
Splendid stuff!
Thank you for your comment! We’re happy you liked the lesson 🙂