The “powerful” student feels that “I am only OK when I am the boss” (Albert, Kyle, & Gilbert, 2010). If we look carefully at the statement we can clearly see our Epimethean/Golden students. The Epimethean/Gold student has a strong desire for structure and order and if these are lacking the student may try to impose his or her own order and challenge the teacher (Lowery 2004; Keirsey and Bates, 1984). Similar to our Epimethean/Gold student we can also see our Prometheus/Green falling into this target of misbehavior. Since our Prometheans/Greens thrive on competence and explanation, if one of these desires is perceived as lacking, the Promethean/Greens will most likely refuse to conform or cooperate with the teacher. Furthermore, we must note that the Promethean/Green's desire to know will lead him to challenge preconceived notions and ideas, and we must be prepared to engage this curiosity productively and non-defensively (Lowry 2004; Keirsey and Bates,
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