Graduation/08

My Learning Profile

While I was not surprized by my results, I was very dishartened by the "status quo" label for the array thing which I completely had to redo after realizing that I had written the numbers backwards. I don't like being labeled to begin with since I feel that I defy labels but I am uncomfortable being labeled "status quo". So there you have it.

Unpacking Our Learning Profiles-- Elizabeth

I don't feel like I learned anything new about myself but rather had my character defects thrown in my face. Was that too dramatic? Be not surprised. In the My Way expression style inventory, I am categorized under "dramatization". That doesn't really feel like a learning style, but more of an obnoxious cry for attention ( no offense to the others who also scored in this category. You girls rock). I noticed that overall my style is nearly evenly divided between attention seeking and intensely active behavior and wanting to work independently and spend a strong desire to be alone. This makes me feel like I'm not a very likable person. I don't know. Maybe I'm being over dramatic.

Reflections on my Learning Style

For the most part, the modality instrument results were consistent with previous results. I prefer visual and kinesthetic/tactile equally with a very low emphasis on auditory learning. On the Sternberg instrument, I scored equally high in all three categories. Reflecting on those results, I feel that they are very accurate. I am creative in my approach to most tasks, analytical in my thinking, and practical in the results that I expect. There was one set of results that did suprise me. The results from the Array Interaction Inventory. I scored highest in Harmony and Status Quo. However, when examining some of the characteristics in these categories, I found that some of them did not fit personality at all. It is important to remember that while we may dominate in one area, we will not neccesarily match all the characteristics in that area. Overall, this was a great opportunity to reflect on my strengths and be very conscious of working on the other areas.

How Erin Batory likes to learn

I feel thoroughly evaluated...I had no idea how many ways there were to categorize how I prefer to learn and express myself. On the My Way inventory I tied for written and oral as my preferred expression styles but I was only one point away with dramatization (not surprising). I do enjoy writing and I think it is fairly obvious that I enjoy speaking so this was no major surprise. Both of these qualities lend themselves well to drama so I now officially approve of the My Way inventory as a faily accurate way to focus on how I prefer to express myself.
According to my numerous evaluations I am also a visual learner, I am analytical and my personal objectives/personality component is harmony. I'm cool with my results but I still don't know how I feel about these tests. I am just not sure that I am sold on things of this nature being so easily categorized.
With that in mind, I do think it is important to consider these things (differences in learning preferences, forms of self expression etc.) as a teacher and rely on them for delivering meaningful and authentic instruction to students.

Unpacking My Learnng Style - Who Am I? LaQuita Carter

No surprises here..... I found that my results were quite consistent with what I thought and what others have shared with me in the past. Personally I fell into the production category followed with a bit of harmony. I will consciously work on my connections and status quo areas in order to effectively meet the needs of all those I come in contact with, staff and students alike.

My learning style was primarily visual. However, in relationship to make instructional delivery and style of teaching I adhere to using the multiple intellgiences to guide my planning for all learners.

Unpacking My Learning Profile - Jessie Folk

What I found most interesting about my learning profile is that I learn best either kinesthetically or visually. I never thought of myself as a kinesthetic learner. Also, as I reflect on my teaching style, I realized that I tend not to create lessons that are kinesthetic/tactile. This is something that I need to be much more intentional about in my future instruction.

My Personality Objective is Status Quo. I think overall this describes me, but found some of the "Reluctant Behavior" to not describe how I interact with people when I am stressed or having a bad day. I do not disengage, delay, and I am not despondent. I think that I will withdraw but it doesn't prevent me from accomplishing my goals and I try not to let it interfere with my relationships.

If you like personality tests, take the Myers-Briggs Test. . .Really insightful and fun:)

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp