dimension combinations that most affect teaching and learning
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When the dimensions of (E/I)extroversion/introvert and (S/N)sensate/intuitive
are combined more of the student's learning needs and preferences are
understood. The E/I attitude toward interaction with the world exaggerates the
S/N orientation toward ideas. The four combinations play out in the following
ES's Action oriented realists (@40%)This
type loves action and things happening. They like to get practical results from
their work, and like to work in groups. For them too much watching is a waste of
time, they want to do. They like to share what they are doing and thinking. They
get impatient when things are too slow, complicated, or abstract.
IS's Thoughtful realists (@25%)This
type is the most careful and steady. They don't mind working alone or with one
other. They like practical results and are good with details, and technical
things. They are often the least expressive; they see much but usually share
little. They don't like careless ideas, plans, or too many new things at once.
EN's Action oriented innovators (@25%)This
type is really motivated and likes to make things happen. They like to work in
groups on new and interesting things. They like to take their theories and apply
them with others. They share easily, especially what's inside. They don't like
details, routines, or the same old thing for too long.
IN's Thoughtful innovators (@10%)This
type is the best at solving problems. They like to work at their own pace on
their own ideas. They like to make creative, and scientific things. They would
rather express themselves through their thoughts, instead of socializing with
lots of others. They don't like doing busy work or things that don't make sense.
PERSONALITY COMBINATIONS WHICH MOST AFFECT DEALING WITH
When the dimension of intuition/sensation is combined with other dimensions
the result is what Keirsey
(1984) calls the four temperament types. These types are very determinant in
how we deal with others. Each of the 4 types could be characterized by the
following brief descriptions:
SP's Sensible, Adaptable, Active types
(@33%)When sensate qualities are combined with perceiver
qualities the result is usually someone very tuned in to the here and now. They
like doing and playing today, and not being too worried about tomorrow. They are
the most spontaneous and easygoing. They like to get involved in new and
interesting activities. School can be boring for the SP, if it is means sitting
still and doing all written work, but it can be fun too, because that's often
where the action is.
SJ's Sensible, Decision-making types (@30%)When
sensate qualities are combined with judging qualities the result is usually
someone who is very dependable and responsible. The SJ is very service-oriented
and are good "team players". They most like situations that are
spelled-out and well organized. SJ's like institutions like school, teams,
church and family. They usually don't mind step-by-step work, and they like and
do well in school (partly because most teachers are SJ's themselves).
NF's Enthusiastic, Insightful types (@22%)When
intuition is combined with feeling qualities the result is someone who is very
good with people and language. The NF is usually very enthusiastic and warm.
They are very oriented toward cooperative things, and away from competitive
things. They usually have very strong feelings about things and people, they
really like them or really don't. NF's are very personal types, and thrive in
supportive, creative, and harmonious situations.
NT's Logical, Ingenious types (@15%)When
intuition is combined with a thinking style the result is someone who always
needs to know "why?". NT's are less interested in how things have been
done, and more interested in how they can improve and change them. They are very
imaginative, and are very comfortable in the "world of ideas". They
like to be good at things, and always want to be learning. They can appear
unemotional, and can be accused of having an "attitude", which is
usually not the case.