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Learning styles based on Jung's theory of personality
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Learning Styles Based on Jung's Theory
of Personality
(1) Extroverted/Introverted
(2) Sensation/Intuition
(3) Thinking/Feeling
(4) Judging/Perceiving
Jungian learning styles describe four main dimensions:
People with an extroverted learning style
prefer collaborating with others.
Number of Extroverted Learners
Approximately 60% of learners are
extroverted learners.
Characteristics of
Extrovert Learners
Learns best through direct experience
Enjoys working with others in groups
Often gathers ideas from outside
sources
Willing to lead, participate and offer
opinions
Jumps right in without guidance from
others
Introverted learners prefer
solitary study sessions.
Number of Introverted Learners
Approximately 65% of learners have
a sensing learning style.
Characteristics of
Introvert Learners
Prefers to work alone
Enjoys quiet, solitary work
Often generates ideas from internal
sources
Prefers to listen, watch and reflect
Likes to observe others before
attempting a new skill
Sensing learners are practical, realistic
and focused on the external world.
Number of Sensing Learners
Approximately 65% of learners have
a sensing learning style.
Characteristics of
Sensate Learners
Focuses on the present
Practical and reasonable
Utilizes experience and common
sense to solve problems
Keenly observe the surrounding
world
Intuitive learners enjoy abstract thought,
daydreaming and imagining the future.
Number of Intuitive Learners
Approximately 35% of learners are
intuitive learners.
Characteristics of
Intuitive Learners
Prefers to work in short sessions,
rather than finishing a task all at
once
Enjoys new challenges,
experiences and situations
More likely to look at the big picture
rather than the details
Like theories and abstract ideas
Thinking learners are interested in logic,
reason, structure and function.
Number of Thinking Learners
Approximately 55% of males and
35% of females have a thinking
learning style.
Characteristics of
Thinking Learners
Interested in logic and patterns
Dislike basing decisions on
emotions
Bases decisions on reason and
logic
Feeling learners are interested in
personal relationships and feelings.
Number of Feeling Learners
Approximately 45% of males 65% of
females are feeling learners.
Characteristics of
Feeling Learners
Interested in people and their feelings
In tune with their own emotions and
those of other people
Base decisions on immediate feelings
Generates excitement and
enthusiasm in group settings
Judging learners are organized,
decisive and have strong opinions. Number of Judging Learners
Approximately 45% of people are
judging learners.
Characteristics of
Judging Learners
Do not like ambiguity or mystery
Tend to be firm in their decisions
Very organized and structured
Strong opinions
Generally follows the rules
Perceiving learners tend to be curious
and enjoy working on many projects at
once.
Number of Perceiving Learners
Approximately 55% of people are
perceiving learners.
Characteristics of
Perceiving Learners
Often make impulsive decisions
Change decisions based on new
information
Dislike structure and organization
Tends to be very flexible and
adaptable
Sometimes has trouble making
decisions
