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String DNAThe eight stylesPurposeful and empathetic

The Value-Driven Guide

Learns when they know why something matters, and to whom.

What they're good at

  • Empathy
  • A sense of meaning
  • Being true to themselves

How they learn best

Through stories, discussion and real-life examples.

What wears them out

Abstract problems with no visible effect on people's lives.

At home

Connect the homework to something that matters to your child, or to the people around them.

In class

Say
“This matters because it helps people to...”
Avoid
“Learn this because it's on the test.”

This style describes a way, not an ability. Every style can excel, and what changes is the fuel and the manual.