Four Types of Teaching Patrick Howley Based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Sensing Thinking Teacher (ST) Oriented to hard work, skill development and required content Well structured and organized classroom Gives direction and provides all necessary information Plans are clear, precise and concise Objectives are well defined Purpose of Learning: Mastery of Skills

Intuitive Feeling Teacher (NF) Creates innovative, flexible atmosphere Uses many resources Challenges students through enrichment activities Concerned about students as persons High levels of empathy to create learning Provides rich learning experiences based on trust Purpose of Learning: Develop whole child

Intuitive Thinking Teacher (NT) Oriented to ideas, theories, concepts and rational thought Appreciates intellectually mature students Conducts class with open discussion Learning comes from student’s questioning and responses Uses wide array of materials/resources Purpose of Learning: Acquisition of knowledge and development of intellect

Sensing Feeling Teacher (SF) Encourages student social interaction Learning can be and should be fun Values honesty, sensitivity and cooperation Conducts class by group meetings, personal conferences Emphasizes process more than content Purpose of Learning: To develop social skills,communication skills and self-worth

Sources: Effective Teaching, Effective Learning: Making the Personality Connection in Your Classroom, Alice M. Fairhurst & Lisa L. Fairhurst Learning Patterns & Temperament Styles, Keith Golay Please Understand Me, David Keirsey & Marilyn Bates People Types & Tiger Stripes, 3rd Edition, Gordon Lawrence Lawrence,G. (1997) Looking at Type and Learning Styles. Gainsville, FL. Center for Applications of Psychological Type. The Developing Child, Elizabeth Murphy The Type Reporter, #’s 75,76,77&78, Editor Susan Scanlan