E - Extraversion
- Learn best when in action
- Value physical activity
- Like to study with others
- Say they're above average in verbal and interpersonal skills
- Say they need training in reading and writing papers
- Background sounds help them study
- Want instructors who encourage discussion
I - Introversion
- Learn best by pausing to think
- Value reading
- Prefer to study individually
- Say they're below average in verbal expression
- Say they need training in public speaking
- Need quiet for concentration
- Want instructors who give clear lectures
S - Sensing
- Seek specific information
- Memorize facts
- Value what is practical
- Follow instructions
- Like hand-on experience
- Trust material as presented
- Want instructors who give clear assignments
N - Intuition
- Seek quick insights
- Use imagination to go beyond facts
- Value what is original
- Create their own directions
- Like theories to give perspective
- Read between the lines
- Want instructors who encourage independent thinking
T - Thinking
- Want objective material to study
- Logic guides learning
- Like to critique new ideas
- Can easily find flaws in an argument
- Learn by challenge and debate
- Want instructors who make logical presentations
F - Feeling
- Want to be able to relate to the material personally
- Personal values are important
- Like to please instructors
- Can easily find something to appreciate
- Learn by being supported and appreciated
- Want instructors who establish personal rapport with students
J - Judging
- Like formal instructions for solving problems
- Value dependability
- Plan work well in advance
- Work steadily toward goals
- Like to be in charge of events
- Drive toward closure (finish)
- Want instructors to be organzied
P - Perceiving
- Like to solve problems informally
- Value change
- Work spontaneously
- Work impulsively with bursts of energy
- Like to adapt to events
- Stay open to new information
- Want instructors to be entertaining and inspiring