The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI):
a matrix for evaluating effective alternative teaching methods with diverse student populations.
Bridgeway Counseling Services
St. Charles, MO
sheryl@finkenstadt.com
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (USDA)
Peoria, IL
finkenvl@ncaur.usda.gov
ABSTRACT
This presentation offers basic concepts of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), as it relates to the effectiveness of alternative teaching & learning styles in science education. One key to enhance comprehension, improve retention and increase student motivation is to appreciate the distinct ways people process experiences. The goal of applying the MBTI in science education is to create an optimal learning experience for the student and the teacher. Utilization of the MBTI in a diverse population is surprisingly simple to implement in current curricula.
OUTLINE
- Overview
- Preference & Ability
- Jungian Personality Theory
- Education in a Diverse (Personality) Population
- One perspective:
- Each One... Reach One... Teach One.
- References
Author Biographies
After rearing six children with her chemist husband Bill, Mrs. Sheryl Finkenstadt earned her Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling (Chemical Dependency) from Wright State University in 1991. During the 9 years Mrs. Finkenstadt worked in Ohio, she was a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Semi-retired, she moved to St. Charles (MO) 3 years ago, where she currently is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Mrs. Finkenstadt has counseled groups, couples, and individuals with mental health or relationship concerns, as well as designed educational programs. Mrs. Finkenstadt designed an undergraduate class in listening & problem-solving skills, and taught 5 years as an adjunct professor.
Victoria Finkenstadt earned her doctorate in Carbohydrate Chemistry at Purdue University in 1997. She has held several positions in the biomedical polymer field. Dr. Finkenstadt has been a research chemist at NCAUR for 5 years and investigates structure-function relationships in plant polymers, develops new materials based on agricultural commodities, and analyzes the properties of functional polymers using sophisticated analytical techniques. Dr. Finkenstadt is active in her Local Section (Peoria) of the American Chemical Society (http://membership.acs.org/p/peoria) where she directs the educational programs.
Copyright © 2003 by Sheryl L. Finkenstadt and Victoria L. Finkenstadt, all rights reserved.