Learning Circle about Learning - Session 5

Learning Circle about Learning - Session 5

LEARNING CIRCLES ABOUT LEARNING No. 5: LEARNING STYLES

CHECKING IN

WHERE IS YOUR MIND AT THE MOMENT?

IS THERE ANYTHING THAT IS OBSTRUCTING YOUR FOCUS OF ATTENTION?

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES:

To learn howbehaviours, thinking patterns and emotions are connected to personality types.

To learn howpersonality types effect the way people learn.

RESEARCH STATEMENT

If personality has an effect in the way we think, feel and behave and the way we think, feel and behave also has an effect in the way we learn, then knowing about personality types will help us become more aware on learning styles.

THINKING PATTERNS

Case 1:

Case 3:

Someone gives you a new project. You immediately start thinkingwho to engage, what resources are available now, what actions you need to take now!

You prefer to be in social situations, having people around. You think about organising gatherings, get togethers.

Case 2:

You finishwork and as you travel back home you noticewhat’s around, the context. You pay attention to what people are doing and observe.

THINKING PATTERNS

Case 1:

Case 3:

Someone gives you a new project. You engage in past experiences about similar projects. You recall what processes have been established. What has been done in the past. You focus on internal processing.

You enjoy being with yourself. You need some time for restoration alone, where you can introspect internally

Case 2:

You finishwork and as you travel back home you focus your mind on your own thoughts. You pay attention to your feelings, you enjoy the quietness of the journey home.

THINKING PATTERNS

THINKING PATTERNS

Case 1:

Someone gives you a new project. You start by analysing what the objectives are. You evaluate the information available and seek for cause and effect relationships.

Case 2:

Someone gives you a new project. You start by considering people’s ideas and the effect of the information provided on others. You think of the emotional links between the project and yourself or others.

BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS

Case 1:

Someone gives you a new project. You start by developing an action plan. You prefer when the plan is well structured, organisedwith time frames. You look for clarity and avoid ambiguity.

Case 2:

Someone gives you a new project. You enjoy gathering a lot of information, exploring the topic and leaving your options open. You act spontaneously and avoid rules or structured agendas. Perhaps you wait until the deadline is close to start!

MYERS BRIGGS QUESTIONS 1. WHERE DO YOU GET ENERGY FROM? 2. WHERE DO YOU FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION?

I NEED TO THINK ABOUT THIS!

LET’S TALK THIS OVER!

MYERS BRIGGS QUESTIONS 1. HOW DO YOU TAKE INFORMATION AROUND YOU?

“I CAN SEE IT ALL NOW”

JUST THE FACTS PLEASE!

MYERS BRIGGS QUESTIONS 1. HOW DO YOU MAKE DECISIONS?

WILL ANYONE BE HURT?

IS THIS LOGICAL?

MYERS BRIGGS QUESTIONS 1. HOW DO YOU APPROACH LIFE?

LET’S WAIT AND SEE…

JUST DO SOMETHING!

NAME

LETTERS

DENOMINATION

THEME

Audrey

ENFP

The Campaigner

DIPLOMATS

Eranda

ESFJ

The Consul

SENTINELS

Eranga

ISFJ

The Defender

SENTINELS

Jacqueline

ISFJ

The Defender

SENTINELS

Kristi

ESFJ

The Consul

SENTINELS

Nikhil

ESFJ

The Consul

SENTINELS

TEAM GRID

Rushali

ESTJ

The Executive

SENTINELS

Seda

ESTJ

The Executive

SENTINELS

Selva

ESTJ

The Executive

SENTINELS

Vlada

ENFJ

The Protagonist

DIPLOMATS

Waseem

ENFP

The Campaigner

DIPLOMATS

Anista

ESFJ

The Consul

SENTINELS

Nali

ESTJ

The Executive

SENTINELS

Daniel

ENTJ

The Commander

ANALYSTS

Anna

ESFJ

The Consul

SENTINELS

Deborah

ISFJ

The Defender

SENTINELS

SENTINELS

Sentinels are cooperative and highly practical, embracing and creating order, security and stability wherever they go. People belonging to one of these types tend to be hard working, meticulous and traditional, and excel in logistical or administrative fields, especially those that rely on clear hierarchies and rules. These personality types stick to their plans and do not shy away from difficult tasks – however, they can also be very inflexible and reluctant to accept different points of view.

DIPLOMATS

Diplomats focus on empathy and cooperation, shining in diplomacy and counselling. People belonging to this type group are cooperative and imaginative, often playing the role of harmonizers in their workplace or social circles. These traits make Diplomats warm, empathic and influential individuals, but also cause issues when there is a need to rely exclusively on cold rationality or make difficult decisions.

ANALYSISTS

These personality types embrace rationality and impartiality, excelling in intellectual debates and scientific or technological fields. They are fiercely independent, open-minded, strong-willed and imaginative, approaching many things from a utilitarian perspective and being far more interested in what works than what satisfies everybody. These traits make Analysts excellent strategic thinkers, but also cause difficulties when it comes to social or romantic pursuits.

APPLICATION IN LEARNING

EXTRAVERTED LEARNERS

Setting:

• Discuss facts and ideas with others in order to understand them • Think out loudwhen processing information • Share information and opinions • Learn in a group setting • Learnwith a partner, mentor, subject area expert or coach

EXTRAVERTED LEARNERS

Prefer to learn by:

Being active and interactive Asking or answering questions

• •

• Plunging in and doing something • Discoveringwhat works through trial and error • Engaging in a variety of learning activities • Changing learning topics, tasks, and activities relatively frequently • Associatingwith a variety of people • Using their network of contacts when researching a topic • Researching a few topics in greater detail

INTROVERTED LEARNERS

Setting:

• Minimise distractions and interruptions • Have time to think about the topic before responding to the group • Sharewell-thought ideas in a private setting • Have calm interactions that respect and provide silent time for processing • Receive one to one assistance or feedback

INTROVERTED LEARNERS

Prefer to learn by:

• Working on a task in a quiet space • Having time to process new information • Understandingmaterial by reflecting on it • Reading, listening, and observing to collect information • Accessing informationwell before being expected to talk about it • Working on individual or small groups • Dealingwith one topic at a time • Concentrating on one topic for a relatively long period • Deciding independently to approach tasks in a certain way • Having access to additional information for studying in depth

SENSING LEARNERS

Setting:

Practical and useful topics

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• Specific facts and literal details • Information relevant to the current situation • New knowledge that builds onwhat is already known fromexperience • Content related to concrete and immediate learning goals

SENSING LEARNERS

Prefer to learn by:

• Engaging in “hands-on” learning • Participating in practical activities with tangible results • Applying knowledge or skills in the here and now • Organising information and learning processes sequentially • Accessing and learning fromreal-life examples and illustrations • Using a commonsense approach to understand how things work • Engaging the senses • Using visual aids • Focusing first onmemorising specific facts and details of thematerial • Understanding theory through organising facts (second focus)

INTUITION LEARNERS

Setting:

Theories, ideas andmodels

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• Possibilities, visions of what could be • Information froma number of sources • Relationships between various facts and ideas • Content related to global and far-reaching learning goals

INTUITION LEARNERS

Prefer to learn by:

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