Intuition Learning Style
Do you pay more attention to the patterns and possibilities that you see in the information you receive (Intuition)?
~Excerpted from www.myersbriggs.org
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Frequency
Sensing (S) 73.3% of the total population
Intuition (N) 26.7 of the total population
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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: Innovator
Learner Question
Intuition learners address the question, “How will this help me solve a problem?”
Learning Style
Intuition (N) learners are energized through new material, working through knowledge in brief spurts of energy. They are both creative and innovative within their learning process and with the knowledge they acquire.
They look for relationships, patterns and search for the general concept or big picture. Details and specifics are only recognized as they relate to a pattern or build upon an existing relationship. Many times details will simply be ignored.
Intuition learners search for patterns in knowledge, trusting upon their hunches while learning. They enjoy possibilities, innovations and describe things in a poetic manner. All original ideas and new facts inspire and energize them.
They are patient in learning and find errors or mistakes to be another learning opportunity. They will practice until perfection. They see possibilities and focus on the future applications of knowledge.
Cognitive Environment
Intuition learners prefer a fast-paced learning environment with the ability to work in either a quiet or noisy atmosphere. Their ability to work in quiet or noise is more dependent upon their extravert or introvert preference.
They have a desire to be innovative and therefore prefer choice in the assignments, lacking specific instructions. Problem solving motivates learning.
Learning can occur most effectively in either a partner relationship or through self-instruction.
Intuition learners are most comfortable:
- In a creative, innovative learning atmosphere where imagination is permitted if not emphasized and praised.
- Learning challenging information
- Identify patterns and relationships
- Learning general concepts
- Fast-paced environment
Intuition learners are least comfortable:
- Details
- Sticking to information presented in handouts and visuals
- Observing, watching
- Repetition
- Slow paced learning
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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.
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