So for class I had to learn about my typology and my learning style. I found this very interesting and had to write an essay about it so I thought I would just post the essay here (telling you what I learned) and then also post links to the little questionaires so that if you want to learn about yourself you can also do this.
Here are the links:
Jung Typology Test from HumanMetrics - a Myers-Briggs type test to determine your "learning style".
The Index of Learning StylesAnd my essay:
Taking the two learning style assessments was both interesting and informative to my study style and myself. The first, the Jung Typology Test categorized me as ISFP- introverted sensing feeling perceiving. The fact that I’m introverted is no surprise to anyone that knows me. Keirsey.com says that my personality type is that of an Artisan composer. This type acts in the here and now, but put a lot of time into their work. They are empathetic and sympathetic. Speaking isn’t their forte and most would much rather show how they feel. This group of people are in touch with the reality of their senses according to J. Butt. An ISFP has the capability of being the life of the party on one occasion, and then the next they’ll sit quietly in the corner to themselves.
I found it very interesting to look at the Jung Career Indicator and to see where my typology fits in the wide world of careers. There were many fields I considered going into when I first began thinking about my future and this site showed me that many of the things I was deciding between would have fit. It was relieving, in a way, to see that my current profession of choice was on there, nursing. I also could have gone into education and been in a field that fits who I am. Cosmetology was also on the list, and this was surprising to me. I don’t see myself as a social person and cosmetologists seem to need the ability to chat it up small talk style with clients when they come in.
The learning styles and strategies inventory showed me that I’m very much a reflective and sensing learner. I’m very much in the middle between visual and verbal and also with global vs. sequential. It was no surprise to me to find that I like to think things through before actually taking part in them. I reflect a lot to make sure I understand what I’m doing. I believe I do this so I can be sure I know what I’m doing. I also wasn’t surprised to learn that I’m a sensing learner, as I am very much into facts and theory doesn’t appeal to me. I find it very difficult to learn and these are the classes that I struggle with. It was nice to learn ways to overcome this and modify it, such as asking for specific examples of the concepts and learning about application of the concepts. Technology is adding a great deal to the next category of learning, visual versus verbal. It used to be that verbal was all that was available. With powerpoint, projection screens, email, and blackboard professors are much more able to show visual learners what they need in order to learn. This is the main area that technology comes into play.
It turns out my typology is the same as sweet people like:
Elvis!
Marie Antoinette
Christopher Reeve
and
Donald Trump
(it took me ages to find a picture of him smiling but it was a necessity)
Happy Learning!
Sonja
