A study conducted by Capella University sought to establish a connection between personality types, learning styles, and Internet-based instruction. A high correlation between certain traits and styles can be used as an indicator of a predisposition for Interned-based instruction. Independent variables for this study include psychological type as determined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and learning style determined by the Kolb Learning Styles Inventory (LSI). The dependent variable of achievement was determined by the standardized COMPASS placement test. The delivery strategy divided respondents into four groups: (a) Internet-based MAT 080, (b) face-to-face traditional “seat” class of MAT 080, (c) Internet-based ENG 11, and (d) facet-to-face traditional “seat” class of ENG 111. The same faculty taught the ENG sections and the same faculty taught the MAT sections.
The study found no discernable correlation between course format and achievement. Did not find a discernable correlation between personality type, learning styles and a propensity for achievement in Internet-based instruction. However, appear to be a correlation between the personality type of Introversion and the preference for Internet-based instruction as well as the personality type of Extroversion and the preference for traditional “seat” sections of classes when the independent variables of psychological type were simplified into categories (Elliott, 2006). Does a person’s personality type and learning style have an effect on them being successful in taking an Internet-based course vs. face-to-face?
Reference
Elliott, K. (2006). The Effects of Personality and Learning Style on the Achievement of Adult Learners in Community College Online Education: An investigation Based on the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator and the Kolb Learning Styles Inventory. Capella University. 170.
1 comment:
Hello Kristin,
I do not feel that an individual's personality type has much bearing on them being successful in taking an internet-based course versus face to face. Based on my experience over the years over the years, even though the course was in the classroom the bulk of the work was done online. Putting personality to the side, just make sure you get the work done.However, a person's learning style may have a lot to do with their success. Some people learn better the old brick and mortar style. While others are just the opposite, and convenience may be their motivator. My first preference is face to face;however,I know how to make it work with either method.
Beverly
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