Personality Tests Are Becoming Increasingly Common

Supposedly I’m a natural born leader, a budding CEO, an ENTJ – Extravert, intuitive, Thinking, Judging – according to the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a personality test designed by mother-daughter duo Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers in 1942.

You may not have taken the test, but you’ve surely heard about it… and may soon hear much more when interviewing for your next job. “Personality tests are becoming increasingly common – and increasingly sophisticated,” says Peter Harris, chief editor at Workopolis.

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Auditory, Visual and Kinaesthetic : Which Suits for You?

Have you ever thought about how you learn? Do you prefer to hear, see or do things?

Through the years, educational experts have identified a number of different ‘learning styles’ – different ways people take in, organise and remember new information.

Three of the main learning styles are auditory, visual and kinaesthetic.

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Direct Instruction VS Inquiry Learning

Seventy teachers from the UK were sent to Shanghai to study classroom methods to investigate why Chinese students perform so well. Upon their return, the teachers reported that much of China’s success came from teaching methods the UK has been moving away from for the past 40 years.

The Chinese favour a “chalk and talk” approach, whereas countries such as the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have been moving away from this direct form of teaching to a more collaborative form of learning where students take greater control.

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Hybrid Classes : It's more Better than Worse

Technology can either hurt or help students in their educational process. Hybrid classrooms are meant to be convenient for students and professors with busy schedules. Students are able to learn and professors are able to teach from the comfort of their own home. But, in reality, it takes away from the learning experience and just ends up being a waste of time.

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What Type Of Learner Are You?

Before you face another learning task, it's a good idea to determine what kind of learning you prefer and which one is in line with your natural capabilities. This awareness can only help you to create a learning environment that fosters your engagement with the learning content and makes memorising it significantly easier. Here's an overview of the major learning styles featuring indications to help you detect what kind of learner you are and tips on using this knowledge to your advantage.

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