Productivity Environmental Preference Survey (PEPS)

1. Productivity Environmental Preference Survey (PEPS) • Elements of learning style • Environmental • Emotional • Sociological • Physical Notice how these factors affect productivity at school as well as on the job.

2. Environmental • Sound • Light • Temperature • Design (formal or informal)

3. Emotional • Motivation • Persistence • Structure

4. Alone/peer Authority Independent learning Online learning Instructor guided learning Face to face courses Sociological

5. Physical • Auditory • Visual • Tactile • Kinesthetic • Intake • Time of day • Mobility

6. How do these factors affect productivity at school and on the job?

8. Written Exercise • Understanding your Peps Learning Style Inventory • What is your ideal environment for learning and working?

9. Your Personality and Your Learning Style

10. For review, what is your personality type? • Extravert or Introvert? • Sensing or Intuitive? • Thinking or Feeling? • Judging or Perceptive?

11. Learning Strategies for Different Personality Types

12. Extraverts Prefer to Learn by • Being active & interactive • Asking answering questions • Plunging in and doing something • Discovering what works through trial and error • Engaging in a variety of learning activities • Changing learning topics, tasks, and activity frequently • Associating with a variety of people • Using their network of contacts when researching a topic • Learning a little about a broad range of topics or ideas • Researching a few topics in greater detail

13. Caution! • Extraverts can get so distracted by activity and socialization that the studying does not get done.

14. Introverts prefer to learn by • Working on a task in a quiet space • Having time to process new information • Understanding material by reflecting on it • Reading, listening, and observing to collect information • Accessing information well before being expect to talk about it • Working on individual or small group projects • Dealing with 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

15. Caution! This type may miss out on sharing ideas with others and the fun and social life of college.

16. Become a More Versatile Learner Think of how using your E or I preference helped you manage or learn information in the past. Write down one or two ways you can use E or I to help you learn now or in the future.

17. Become a More Versatile Learner Think about a situation that required you to move outside your preferences and use the opposite preference (E or I) when learning. Where you successful? How can you use your opposite preference to help you learn more effectively?

18. Sensing Types 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 • Organizing information and learning processes sequentially • Accessing and learning from real-life examples and illustrations • Using commonsense approach to understanding how things work • Engaging the senses • Using visual aids such as color highlighting, videos and diagrams • Focusing first on memorizing specific facts and details of the material to be learned • As a secondary focus, understanding theory through organizing and categorizing facts

19. Caution! This type may miss the big picture or general outline by focusing too much on the facts and details. Make a general outline to see the relationship and meaning of the facts.

20. Intuitive Types Prefer to Learn by • Creating, grasping and sharing ideas • Exploring concepts, extrapolating data, and finding patterns • Predicting trends and long-term implications • Organizing materials conceptually in a nonlinear framework • Using symbols, metaphors, associations or abstractions to represent ideas • Being inspired and stimulated by novel ideas • Mapping out concepts or creating theoretical frameworks • Integrating new learning with other ideas, possibilities, and theories • Focusing first on making a general overview of the material to be learned • As a secondary focus, learning facts and details to building support for ideas

21. Caution! • Since this type focuses on general concepts and theories, they are likely to miss the details and facts. To learn the details, organize them into broad categories that have meaning for you.

22. Become a More Versatile Learner Think of how using your S or I preference helped you to manage or learn information in the past. Write down one or two ways you can use S or N to help you learning now or in the future.

23. Become a More Versatile Learner Think about a situation that required you to move outside your preferences (S or I) when learning. Were you successful? How can you use your opposite preference to help you learn more effectively?

24. Thinking Types prefer to Learn by • Making sense of information by finding cause-and-effect relationships • Exploring logical consequences and implications • Considering pros and cons of ideas, information, and opinions • Having clear evaluation and performance criteria • Receiving clear corrective feedback about what can be improved and how • Staying on task in groups and working with capable cohorts • Debating, questioning and critiquing information • Identifying biases and assumptions • Undertaking challenging tasks or competing with other learners • Learning form a highly competent subject area expert

25. Caution! • These types construct logical arguments and defend them. They may need to learn to respect the ideas of others, especially feeling types.

26. Feeling Types Prefer to Learn by • Focusing on the effects of ideas and information on people • Accessing relevant case histories and personal stories behind the data • Connecting to other learners • Building a relationship with an approachable instructor • Receiving and providing support and positive feedback • Making a unique, personal contribution • Hearing about and discussing thoughts, beliefs, and experiences • Accepting and validating others’ viewpoints • Being in a pleasant harmonious environment • Mentoring, helping, cooperating, or collaborating

27. Caution! • This type may neglect studies because of time spent in helping others. • They may find it difficult to pay attention to material that is not personally meaningful.

28. Become a More Versatile Learner Think of how using your T or F preference helped you to manage or learn information in the past. Write down one or two ways you can use T or F to help you learning now or in the future.

29. Become a More Versatile Learner Think about a situation that required you to move outside your preferences (T or F) when learning. Were you successful? How can you use your opposite preference to help you learn more effectively?

30. Judging Types Prefer to Learn by • Detailing and organizing learning activities • Structuring and scheduling time and tasks • Creating deadlines and following through by completing tasks on time • Clarifying others’ expectations • Using time and resources efficiently • Completing a task or goal before taking a break • Finishing one thing before starting another • Organizing learning space and materials • Managing learning in a methodical, orderly manner • Starting early and completing projects well before deadlines when possible

31. Caution! • This type tends to be structured and controlled which can limit creativity. • They may be in conflict with others who are less organized. • They may be overachievers who get stressed easily.

32. Perceiving Types Prefer to Learn by • Approaching learning in an open-ended, flexible way • Being curious and exploratory • Gathering more information • Starting things a the last minute • Using a variety of information sources • Adapting to and initiating changes in plans • Being spontaneous and unstructured • Modifying and adapting the learning situation to meet their needs • Taking advantage of last-minute or unexpected opportunities • Working under time pressure

33. Caution! • This type may work on too many projects at once. • Work on managing your time to meet deadlines.

34. Become a More Versatile Learner Think of how using your T or F preference helped you to manage or learn information in the past. Write down one or two ways you can use T or F to help you learning now or in the future.

35. Become a More Versatile Learner Think about a situation that required you to move outside your preferences (J or P) when learning. Were you successful? How can you use your opposite preference to help you learn more effectively?

36. Functions & Learning Style ST NT SF NF

37. Sensing Combined with Thinking Learning Preferences Learning more Effectively Don’t judge teachers or dismiss new ideas too quickly Learn about theoretical models and abstract ideas by linking these to known experience Organize facts into categories and find patterns Apply ambiguous or abstract info by relating it logically to current situation Be aware of your language when questioning or critiquing • Receive info from a competent, experienced source • Learn bout relevant facts in a logical, step-by-step manner • Memorize specific facts and apply them to practical situations • Experience real-life examples through labs, simulations or demos • Question and critique to understand/clarify learning

38. Sensing Combined with Feeling Learning Preferences Learning more Effectively Learn to appreciate the usefulness of logical analysis Learn more about theoretical models and abstract ideas by linking these to personal exp. Look for categories, general ideas, and patterns in facts to avoid relying on memorization Apply info to improve the current situation for the people involved Accept frank, corrective feedback, assume it is given to help you learn • Learn form supportive teacher • Learn about facts in a personally relevant, step-by-step manner • Memorize specific facts, and use them to meet people’s needs • Experience real-life stories and personal examples of applications for learning • Seek positive feedback and encouragement for learning

39. Intuition combined with Feeling Learning Preferences Learning more Effectively Learn to appreciate the value of logical analysis Focus on specific facts, details, and practical steps Attend to current realities and understand a situation more thoroughly “Agree to Disagree” at times rather than attempt to resolve Learn to view corrective feedback objectively and focus on learning from it rather than personalizing it • Share ideas in a supportive environment • Learn comprehensive ideas and theories by linking, aligning, and contracting them with personal opinions and values • Link ideas and concepts to possibilities to develop self or influence others • Seek opportunities to understand other’s perspectives

40. Intuition combined with Thinking Learning Preferences Learning more Effectively Don’t judge teachers or dismiss unverifiable facts too quickly Logically order and evaluate facts and details Attend to current realties to ground theories, find realistic applications for learning Use diplomacy with analyzing and evaluting Accept and learn from giving and receiving positive feedback • Receive complex information from expert, objective sources • Learning comprehensive ideas and theories by taking a logical approach • Link ideas and concepts to broad, long-term applications • Debate, question, and critique what is known to clarify and develop ideas • Seek well-thought-out, discerning corrective feedback

41. Group Activity: Divide into 4 GROUPS SJ NT SP NF

42. Group Activity: Divide into 4 GROUPSST, SF, NF, NTGroup Activity: Make a list of adjectives that describe your favorite teacher. Have the recorder write your responses on the board.

43. Here are some typical responses. Are yours similar?

44. What if your personality does not match the teacher’s personality?

45. Choose a different teacher..

46. What else? • Adapt • Tolerate • Appreciate • Understand • Communicate

47. Group Activity: Adapting to Different Teaching Styles

48. Free Write • Describe your learning style. • How does your personality affect your learning style? • How does learning style affect career choice? For example, if you are a judging type who is good at details and organization, what career would match this type?