LeTray T. Womble
The Myers-Briggs Test consists
of 16 possible outcomes and gives each individual a 4 letter Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MBTI). The results of the
cognitive test concluded that my MBTI is INTP which stands for Introversion,
Intuitive, Thinking, and Perceiving. My
MBTI categorized me as being a dominant introverted thinker. There were similarities and consistencies
that was noticed when I took the Edutopia learning style test. The results of the learning style inventory
test concluded that I am an intrapersonal learner out of 8 possible
outcomes. Based on the questions
answered the intrapersonal category ranked the highest at 70% among all eight
learning style categories.
As I reviewed the results of both tests it was surprising
to see how accurate the statements were concerning my cognitive and learning
styles. For example, the cognitive tests
labeled me as dominant introverted thinker and the summary of this personality
type indicated that “Introverted Thinking personality types have a finely
nuanced ability to analyze situations, find root causes, and foresee
consequences. They distrust action taken
too quickly without necessary investigation” (Poirier, n.d.). Most of the time I will spend several hours
or even days researching a topic before I make a decision. Also, the Edutopia learning style test stated
that an intrapersonal learner is “connected to who you are and how you feel,
and you know your own limits and abilities.
You often set goals for yourself, self-manage, and reflect on results”
(Roberts, 2013). I am very reluctant to
commit to any task which I have no or very little ability to accomplish and I
enjoy managing the time and way in which I accomplish tasks. The results for both tests were interesting
because they revealed my cognitive style and learning style as being
introverted and intrapersonal, respectively.
As a teacher I can can use these results to better
understand the strengths in my personality in order to focus on using
characteristics such as being levelheaded, objective, independent. Some of the statements such as “They are
curious and capable of explaining complex political, economic, or technological
problems, taking great pleasure in explaining all the factors and intracacies”
(Poirier, n.d.) is a characteristi that I am self-conscious of because I am
constantly thinking I am giving someone too much detail which can be a weakness
or aggrivation to the receiver in general conversation. But in a teaching environment these
characteristics can only help the students that need a subject simplified in
order to fully understand, within reason.
As a student I have to remain aware that I am an intrapersonal learner
in order to maximize my learning experience.
The suggestions from the results of the learning style inventory test
suggested that I study alone in a comfortable and quiet place and set personal
goals while frequently monitoring my progress which has proven to be very
effective when utilized.
References
INTP ISTP Personality
Types | 16 MBTI Personality Types. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.personalitypathways.com/dom-ti.html
Learning Styles Quiz
Results: Digging Deeper | Edutopia. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/your-learning-styles
Cognitive Style Test:
http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory.html
Learning Style Test:
http://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-learning-styles-quiz
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