Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - PowerPoint Presentation

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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

A Guide to Knowing Yourself Slide2

(MBTI) Myers-Briggs Type IndicatorHistory

Swiss Psychiatrist- Carl G. Jung (1875-1961)

Katharine Cook Briggs (1875-1968)Isabel Briggs Myers (1897-1980)Slide3

How is the MBTI used?Self-UnderstandingLearning StylesCareer Development

Team-BuildingLeadershipRelationship CounselingEducation & Curriculum DevelopmentSlide4

Become an Effective Learner► Recognize that people learn differently

► Open mind to learning potentialSlide5

Become an Effective Learner Adopt a positive attitude towards learning

OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE Slide6

PreferenceDichotomies E-----------------------

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S---------------------- N T--------------------- F

J---------------------- P Slide7

Handwriting Example Slide8

Where do you focus your attention? Extraversion

Prefer to communicate by talkingFocus attention on the outer world/peopleLearn best by doing & discussingTake actionSlide9

Where do you focus your attention? Introversion

Prefer to make decisions through internal thoughtsFocus attention on the inner world of memories, thoughts, and feelingsPrefer to communicate in writing/reflection of ideasSlide10

E vs. IFamous Es Abraham Lincoln – ENFJSteve Spurrier- ESFJ

Danny Glover – ESFJFamous Is: Tom Cruise – ISTP

Michael Jordan – ISFJOprah Winfrey- INFJJohn F. Kennedy - INTJ Slide11

How do you gather information?Sensing

Become aware of what is real-using the five senses (look, sound, feel, taste, and smell)Detail-orientedFocus on present –concrete information/reality

Trust experienceSpecific (detailed) instructionsSlide12

How do you gather information?Intuition

Become aware of the meanings and relationships that go beyond the information given (future possibilities)

Focus on the big picture/creating patternsImaginative/CreativeSlide13

Design Your House Each group take 3 minutes to design your dream house Slide14

How do you make decisions?Thinking

Make decisions objectively, solving with logicCause & effect relationshipsProblem-Solving

Fair- everyone is treated equallyCan be considered “tough-minded”Slide15

How do you make decisions? Feeling

Make decisions on subjective, person-centered valuesConsider personal values/what is most important to you and othersStrive for harmony, positive interactions

Fair-everyone treated as an individualCan be considered “tender-hearted”Slide16

Decisions, DecisionsScenario: You are the owner/CEO of a mid-size business. Unfortunately, economic times are tough and you are forced to lay off five, full-time employees. How do you decide who is staying and who is going? Slide17

How do you relate to the outer world?Judging

StructureOrganizationSystematic

Create long/short-term plansLike to have things settledSlide18

How do you relate to the outer world?Perceiving

SpontaneousFlexibleCasual

Open-endedLike to keep options openSlide19

Taking a TripYou have plans for this weekend. It is Tuesday. When are you going to start planning, preparing, and packing for this trip? Slide20
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Learning Styles-ENTJLogical order and action

Talk to learnMental work: continuous flow of ideasNew ideas: associations & meanings

Inquiry learning: naturally curiousPlanning: goals & schedules planned at the beginningAdapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles

by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide25

Learning Styles-ESTJ Logical order and actionClear purposes: what is this about, examples, & practice

Goal-oriented: goals & schedules planned from the beginningSound & practical: observe specifics & organize themConcrete to abstract: information in a logical and orderly format

Adapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide26

Learning Styles-INTP Mental priorities: continuous flow of ideas & possibilities

Logical thinking: detached, analytical approach to lifeReading: one of the best ways to learnStudy style: spontaneous-flowing with surges of impulsive energy

Informal problem-solving: at best when work feels like playInvention & Choice: invent their own ways to solve problems & enjoy independent study

Adapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide27

Learning Styles-ISTP Sensory learning: doing their best when they can hear, touch, and see what they are learning

Logical thinkerConcrete, reflective learning: logical sequences flowing from concrete to abstractOrderly, factual: observation of specifics and memory of facts

Study style: spontaneous, preferring to focus on one task at a timeAdapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide28

Learning Styles-ENFJActive learning: interactions-class discussions

Goal-oriented: goals and schedules planned ahead of timeSelf-CriticalFavored Instruction: orderly flow of ideas

Problem-solving: weighing value issues in the context of deeply held beliefs and personal prioritiesAdapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide29

Learning Styles-ESFJLearn best through personal relationshipsActive learning-classroom discussions

Sensory learning: hear, touch, and seeGoal-oriented: plan goals and draw energy from a steady, orderly processConcrete to abstract ideas

Adapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide30

Learning Styles-INFP Naturally curious-imaginativeIndividual & Private: prefer to teach themselves

Study style: open & exploratory approach to learning-need to develop self-disciplineMental processing: continuous flow of ideas and imaginingsConceptual learner: start with big picture

Instruction: like to do individual work in their own way Adapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide31

Learning Styles-ISFPSensory learners: hear, touch, seeLike hands-on materials and audio-visual aids

Learning is a private matter-work individually within the framework prescribed by instructorMental processing: info organized in sets of personal valuesStudy Style: spontaneous, impulsive

Like to work at their own paceAdapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide32

Learning Styles: ESTPSensory, active learning: learn through TV, films, audio, and hands-on

Logical reasoning: ability to observe facts & remember themStudy Style: like facts straight and logically organized (step by step)

Like to take a playful approach to work and studyingAdapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide33

Learning Style-ESFP Naturally curiousSensory learning: TV, films, hands-on

Like to talk and think out loudLike to learn through discussions, studying with friendsStudy style: remember facts, build knowledge step by step

Learn spontaneously with surges of impulsive energyAdapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide34

Learning Styles-ISTJ View school work as serious work

Want to be shown exactly what is expected of themClear, sensory instruction: examples and demonstrations with practiceConcrete—abstract

Learning is a private matter—new information is difficult to obtain in group workCareful, detailed learners-like to go step by step through new material to make sure they have a sound understanding

Adapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide35

Learning Styles-ISFJSchool learning is serious learning

Sensory learning: hear, touch, seeLike instructors to give examples & guided practiceLearning is a private matter-study individually or with a close friend

Goal-oriented: like goals clearly in mind while they workPractical: do best work when they clearly see the practical, here and now usefulness of assignments

Adapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide36

Learning Styles-ENTP Naturally curious-like to pursue new interests

Mental processing: describe mind as continuous flow of ideas & possibilitiesInteractive learning: like to talk-class discussions and oral presentationsStudy style: spontaneous, surges of energy

Conceptual learning: like the big picture concept and broad meaningsAdapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide37

Learning Styles-ENFPThrive on feeling inspired

Naturally curious about anything that engages imaginationInteractive learning-class discussions, studying with a friendConceptual learner-big picture

Study style: spontaneous, surges of energyInformal problem solving: brainstorming, sharing ideas, inventing new waysAdapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles

by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide38

Learning Styles-INTJThrive on the surge of inspiration that comes with new ideas and possibilitiesIndependent & private: prefer to teach themselves

Reading is one of the main ways of learningMental processing: construct mental models of ideasInsight: strong intuition to make decisions

Competence & mastery are important and come through inspiration, insight, and analytical thinkingAdapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.Slide39

Learning Styles-INFJThrive on the inspiration that comes with pursuing new ideas and possibilitiesIndividual & private- prefer to teach themselves whatever they believe they need to know

Mental processing: mind is quick in seeing associations and meanings, reading between the linesInsight is very strong-language skills

Solve problems by weighing value issuesAdapted from Looking at Type and Learning Styles by Gordon Lawrence, Ph.D.