learning styles based on jung's theory of personality

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

Wahyu Edhy Sutran (WESt)

BoardGAME Specialist,

Life Facilitator and eQuipper.

wahyuedhysutran@yahoo.com