What My Personality Tests Reveal About Me and My Professional Learning Networks

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Introduction

Personality tests can give valuable insights into how we lead, work with others, and approach professional learning. I completed three assessments: the Leadership Style Quiz (Mind Tools), the Personality Type Indicator (My Personality Test), and the Big Five Personality Test (Psychologist World). Below, I share my results, reflect on their accuracy, evaluate the validity of the tests, and connect these insights to my Professional Learning Network (PLN).

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1. Leadership Style Quiz (Mind Tools)

Screenshot of Results:







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  • Result: Participative/Democratic leadership style  

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  • Traits: Collaboration, shared decision-making, consensus-driven.

Accuracy & Validity: I agree with this result because I naturally encourage participation from others, especially when working with colleagues or students. In terms of validity, this test yielded a clear and practical outcome, although it relies on self-reporting and doesn’t capture every nuance of leadership.

Professional Learning Network Connection: This style aligns well with Professional Learning Networks, as successful professional networks thrive on shared input, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.

2. Personality Type Indicator (My Personality Test)

Screenshot of Results:



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  • Result: Introversion (I), Sensing (S), Thinking (T), Judgment (J)

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  • Traits: Responsible, organized, dependable, direct, systematic.

Accuracy & Validity: These results align well with my personality. I value routines, clarity, and accountability. The test appears reasonably valid because it is based on the Myers-Briggs framework; however, critics note that personality can shift depending on the context.

Professional Learning Network Connection: My Introversion (I), Sensing (S), Thinking (T), Judgment (J) reliability means I consistently participate in PLNs, follow through on commitments, and contribute thoughtfully. However, my preference for tradition can sometimes make me less open to experimental tools or ideas shared in networks.

3. Big Five Personality Test (Another website to take a test)

Screenshot of Results:


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  • Result:

    • Openness: Moderate

    • Conscientiousness: High

    • Extraversion: Moderate

    • Agreeableness: High

    • Neuroticism: Low  


Accuracy & Validity: This test feels the most comprehensive because it measures multiple dimensions rather than assigning a single label. I strongly agree with the results, particularly regarding my high levels of conscientiousness and agreeableness. It seems more valid because the Big Five framework is widely researched and evidence-based.

Professional Learning Networks Connection: My conscientiousness ensures I stay organized and contribute high-quality work in Professional Learning Networks. My agreeableness helps me build strong relationships, while moderate openness reminds me to push myself to try new approaches in professional learning.

Area to Strengthen: Openness to Innovation

All three tests point to my structured, traditional approach. While this is a strength, it also means I need to intentionally increase my openness to new ideas and innovative practices in my Professional Learning Network.

Action Plan

  1. Explore one new digital tool per month.

    • Timeline: Next 3 months

    • Steps: Research, sign up for a free trial, and test in my Professional Learning Network or classroom.

    • Goal: Increase comfort with experimentation.

  2. Engage with diverse voices.

    • Timeline: Ongoing, add 3–5 new educators per month

    • Steps: Follow educators outside my subject area, join Twitter X chats, or participate in online Professional Learning Networks, forums, and comment on perspectives that differ from mine.

    • Goal: Expand my perspective beyond familiar routines.

  3. Reflect and apply learnings.

    • Timeline: Every 2 weeks

    • Steps: Write a short reflection blog or Professional Learning Network post about what I tried, what worked, and how it could improve student learning.

    • Goal: Turn new exposure into practice.



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Conclusion

The three personality tests gave me consistent insights: I am dependable, structured, collaborative, and empathetic. These qualities enhance my contributions to Professional Learning Networks, but they also underscore the need to intentionally cultivate a greater openness to innovation. By following my action plan, I will strike a balance between reliability and flexibility, ultimately becoming a more effective learner and contributor in my professional networks.

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