Date of Award

9-1993

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Abstract

This research establishes significant relationships between an individual's cognitive style, measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) , and the learning preferences of that individual, measured by the Learning Style Survey. The sample consisted of 529 Air Force Institute of Technology graduate students in the School of Systems and Logistics from 1988 to 1992, who completed four tests, pre- and post-tests of both the MBTI and the LSS. This research utilized Chi-Squared Goodness of Fit procedures, determining that some learning methods, techniques, and devices (MTDs) are most or least preferred by all four cognitive types, Sensing-Thinking, Sensing-Feeling, Intuitive-Thinking, and Intuitive-Feeling. Group discussion was significantly most preferred by all types in both the pretest and post-test, while memorization and pop quizzes were least preferred by all types. Significant differences among the types' were noted for both most and least preferred MTDs and significant changes are noted in both cognitive types and learning preferences between pre and post-tests. Recommendations are provided.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GLM-LSM-93S-39

DTIC Accession Number

ADA273944

Comments

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Logistics and Acquisitions Management of the Air Force Institute of Technology

The authors' Vita pages are omitted.

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