ESTP (Extraversion, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving) Learning Style

Flexible and tolerant, they take a pragmatic approach focused on immediate results. Theories and conceptual explanations bore them – they want to act energetically to solve the problem. Focus on the here-and-now, spontaneous, enjoy each moment that they can be active with others. Enjoy material comforts and style. Learn best through doing.

~Excerpted from Introduction to Type®

by Isabel Briggs Myers

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Frequency

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 The estimated frequency table was compiled from a variety of MBTI® results from 1972 through 2002, including data banks at the Center for Applications of Psychological Type; CPP, Inc; and Stanford Research Institute (SRI).

Learner Keyword: responsive and active¹

Learner Question

ESTPs, while learning, address the question, “Will learning this help me act more effectively?”²

Learning Style

ESTPs easily retain information which has a practical application. They prefer to learn concrete, factual information with a real-world application. They want to solve real world problems.

ESTPs are spontaneous, highly active learners who prefer competition and a wide variety of learning options. They are a hand-on learner, needing time to manipulate and to process information verbally.

Cognitive Environment

ESTPs prefer to learn in a fast-paced, interactive environment. Frequent breaks are preferred. Group work, partner work and classroom discussions invigorate extraverts and inspire them to learn. They prefer visible results from their learning and space to talk to process new information. Physical movement may aid in their learning process.

ESTPs need a highly active and interactive environment with a large variety of learning methodologies. They are task-oriented and work best in groups.

Presentations and opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge are highly valuable.

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ESTPs are most comfortable:

• With practical applications
• Problem-solving opportunities
• Role-play and active learning environments
• Fast-paced classrooms
• Learning from engaging instructors
• Competition as well as teamwork
• Being the center of attention
• Being involved with other classmates

ESTPs are least comfortable:

• Observing, passive learning atmospheres and activities
• Theory and abstract information
• Acting without clear guidelines
• Having to do something without being able to practice it beforehand
• Solitary, independent work
• Emotional, engaging emotions in the classroom
• Detail-oriented

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Click on one of the sixteen personality types for more information:

• ENFJ
  

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• ENFP
• ENTJ
• ENTP
• ESFP
• ESFJ
• ESTP
• ESTJ
• INFJ
• INTJ
• INFP
• INTP
• ISFP
• ISTP
• ISFJ
• ISTJ

Click on one of these dimension for more information:

• Extraverted
• Introverted
• Sensing
• Intuition
• Thinking
• Feeling
• Judging
• Perceiving

For other learning styles: MBTI Learning Styles – A Practical Approach Available in paperback; Kindle; and pdf versions

For other learning styles: MBTI Learning Styles – A Practical Approach Available in paperback; Kindle; and pdf versions

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Tracy Atkinson is certified in Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) by CPP, Inc. The findings on learning styles derive from research, experience and observations.

Tracy Atkinson, a mother of six, lives in the Midwest with her husband and spirited dachshunds. She is a teacher, having taught elementary school to higher education, holding degrees in elementary education and a master’s in higher education. Her passions include researching, studying and investigating the attributes of self-directed learners. She has published several titles, including: The Art of Learning Journals, Calais: The Annals of the Hidden, Rachel’s 8 and Securing Your Tent. She is currently exploring the attributes of self-directed learners: The Five Characteristics of Self-Directed Learners.