Guidelines for Cultivating Student Executive Function Via the Enneagram Framework.
Keywords:
Executive function, Enneagram, Student development, Personality, Personalized learningAbstract
Executive Functions (EF) play a pivotal role in determining student success in a highly volatile and complex era. However, current approaches to EF development face limitations due to the prevalence of one-size-fits-all instructional methods, wherein conventional personality theories often fail to adequately capture the intricacies of deep-seated individual motivations. Therefore, in this article, the authors aim to present the Enneagram framework as a psychological tool to comprehensively analyze students' personalities, cognitive processes, beliefs, and Intrinsic Motivations. By synthesizing the connections between the strengths and limitations of the nine Enneagram types and the core dimensions of EF, the article proposes guidelines for educators to design personalized learning experiences tailored to individual differences. This approach aims to maximize students' existing potential while addressing specific skill gaps. Finally, the paper provides practical recommendations for classroom application and outlines future research directions, ultimately contributing to the systematic and sustainable enhancement of students' EF.
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