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There are 3 modules in this course

This course invites learners to explore academic research through the lens of self-discovery and personal development. Beginning with an examination of individual interests, talents, and goals, students will engage in reflective exercises and self-assessment tools such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and CliftonStrengths. Through these assessments, learners will gain insight into their personality traits and strengths, critically evaluate how these characteristics influence academic and career choices, and explore the relevance of personal attributes in research contexts. By analyzing real-life experiences and applying structured reflection techniques, students will develop a deeper understanding of themselves and learn how to align their personal journey with meaningful academic and professional opportunities.

Welcome to the first module! In this module, learners will embark on a journey of self-discovery by identifying their personal interests, talents, and goals. Through engaging activities and reflective exercises, students will explore how academic research can be a powerful tool for understanding themselves and shaping their future paths. By completing a personality assessment and analyzing the results, learners will gain deeper insight into their unique traits and how these may influence their academic and career choices.

What's included

3 videos3 readings1 discussion prompt1 plugin

3 videosTotal 8 minutes

Specialization Introduction1 minute
Course Introduction0 minutes
Who Are You?5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 25 minutes

Course Navigation and Safety Statement5 minutes
What Do You Want to Do?15 minutes
How do Your Interests and Personality Relate?5 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

How do Your Interests and Personality Relate?15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Ideal Career Test Debrief15 minutes

This module introduces learners to the foundational concepts of personality traits and their potential influence on career choices. Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as a self-assessment tool, students will explore the structure and purpose of personality testing while critically examining its limitations and contextual influences. Through reflection and analysis, learners will evaluate how their individual personality type may align with various academic and professional pathways. This module encourages thoughtful consideration of how self-awareness can inform personal and career development.

What's included

25 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt

25 videosTotal 60 minutes

Module 2 Introduction0 minutes
Review History of Personality Tests5 minutes
Myers-Briggs Origin1 minute
Myers-Briggs Overview4 minutes
MBTI-Meyers Briggs Type Indicator Introduction3 minutes
About the Assessment4 minutes
Self-Assessment1 minute
Extrovert and Introvert2 minutes
Extrovert and Introvert Tendencies2 minutes
Perceptions of Extroverts/Introverts and How They Balance2 minutes
Self-Assessment1 minute
Sensing and Intuition2 minutes
Sensing and Intuition Tendencies2 minutes
Sensing and Intuition Tendencies, Part 23 minutes
Perceptions of Sensing and Intuition and How They Balance1 minute
Self-Assessment0 minutes
Thinking and Feeling1 minute
Thinking and Feeling Tendencies4 minutes
Perceptions of Thinking and Feeling and How They Balance1 minute
Self-Assessment0 minutes
Judging and Perceiving1 minute
Judging and Perceiving Tendencies3 minutes
Perceptions of Judging and Perceiving and How They Balance1 minute
Self-Assessment0 minutes
MBTI Wrap Up4 minutes

1 readingTotal 45 minutes

Myers-Briggs Personality Test45 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

Personality Test Results15 minutes

This final module guides learners through a reflective journey to uncover and understand their personal strengths using tools such as the CliftonStrengths assessment. Through structured self-assessment and storytelling exercises, students will identify key talents and analyze how these strengths have manifested in real-life situations using situation action result stories. Learners will also evaluate how their unique capabilities can be leveraged in academic and research contexts, fostering greater self-awareness and intentionality in their educational journey.