Guidance counselors and school psychologists can make a significant and lasting positive impact on a student's life. Too often, however, with growing enrollments and tight budgets, the goal of delivering an appropriate level of individual attention to each child can be challenging.
Knowing a child's psychological type preferences, as measured by the Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children® (MMTIC®) assessment, can help.
This exceptional, low-cost tool provides insight into a student's personality and learning styles, aiding professionals in their work with children in many ways:
Academic Improvement
The MMTIC assessment identifies a child's preferred methods for collecting and processing information and making decisions. Understanding how each child uses these functions assists with:
- Preparation for standardized tests
- Tailoring independent assignments
- Strategies for improving study habits
Self-Understanding
The theory of psychological type is about the development of healthy personality. Verified MMTIC results give the child or young person insight into:
- Approaches for positive interaction with peers, siblings, teachers, and parents
- Reasons why some tasks are more enjoyable and easier to do than others (strengths and stretches)
- Ways to stay focused and energized when faced with challenging tasks
Emotional and Behavioral Growth
The MMTIC assessment promotes awareness of and appreciation for diversity. Awareness of type differences helps:
- Bridge communication and conflict issues with other children and adults
- Develop appropriate self-management techniques when outside forces are creating difficult situations
Career and Curriculum Track Exploration
The MMTIC assessment provides a solid basis for:
- Exploring career interests
- Determining a path for college preparatory courses, or other post high school alternatives
- Effective study protocols for the SAT and other standardized tests. (There are many books and informational resources on the topic of psychological type and career choice. See Looking at Type® and Careers)
In addition to the standard student report, intended for the young person's use, school counselors and psychologists can order the MMTIC® Professional Report. It provides an overview of the individual student's type and makes recommendations for better approaches to learning tasks and relationships.
Note: Type and learning style differences can be mistaken for learning disabilities such as ADD or ADHD. An MMTIC assessment may provide helpful information for a child diagnosed with one of these conditions.
