The ability to learn quickly on-the-job can make the difference between success and failure, especially with a constantly evolving workplace. Regardless of your field, whether its a career in digital marketing, nursing, education, or retail, best practices, and industry standards change all the time. Knowing your MBTI Test Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Personality Type) can help you leverage the learning strategies that will work best for you, so you can master the information you need faster than ever. Let’s explore the strategies that work best for Extraverted-Intuitive-Thinking-Perceiving (ENTP) personalities.
Who are ENTPs?
ENTPs naturally hone in on patterns. They process large amounts of information quickly and intuitively and are able to make connections that others often miss. They are inspired and motivated by learning about as many different subjects or topics as possible, but rarely have an interest in the details. They tend to be “big picture” thinkers interested in broad overviews and theoretical frameworks. Once they have a strong foundation in the subject, they like to explore the implications of the information they do know, for example extrapolating, elaborating, or drawing conclusions. ENTPs may benefit from learning that allows them to build models, anticipate the future, or synthesize content from multiple sources. They learn more from activities and open-ended discussions rather than traditional, lecture-style instruction because the latter affords little to no opportunity for exploring the content or its possible applications. In order to retain minor details, ENTPs need to understand their significance and how they fit into the overall picture.
ENTPs are often drawn to instructors who are flexible rather than those who adhere to a strict agenda. From their perspective, classes should adapt to meet the needs and interests of their students. This can be difficult to plan for. As an instructor, you may want to ask your students what they are hoping to learn at the beginning of your class or seminar so you can incorporate as many topics of interest as possible. If you are an ENTP, you may want to make a list of questions to ask your instructor that can help you connect seemingly minor details into the overall curriculum. You can also try making analogies or finding other applications for the same information, and may even want to make time to reflect independently on the implications of what you are learning. A learning journal or blog can be helpful in organizing your thoughts.
How to teach ENTPs
If you are teaching ENTPs, consider adding an open-ended project, where students can explore a specific topic of their choosing in more detail. You can also use regular group discussions to provide a space for ENTPs to process complex information, brainstorm with their peers, and build on others’ ideas and insights. In general, other learners see ENTPs as innovative and enthusiastic. While their open-ended discussion style can be uncomfortable for learners who prefer more concrete objectives, their input is typically valuable and appreciated. If you do not have space or time in your classroom for collaboration, consider using an online solution.
Adapting learning strategies to your MBTI® Personality Type can save you time and help you stay one step ahead of the competition.
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