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Personality characteristics of radiologic technology educators: a descriptive profile and its implications
1College of Health Related Professions, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205.
Radiologic Technology
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Radiologic technology educators exhibit field-dependent, highly complex, and open-minded personalities. These traits influence their structured and sequential approach to teaching, enhancing interpersonal skills in education.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Radiologic Technology
- Professional Development
Background:
- Understanding the personality profiles of educators is crucial for effective pedagogy.
- Radiologic technology education requires specific instructional approaches and interpersonal skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To profile the personality characteristics of radiologic technology educators.
- To infer the influence of these characteristics on their educational roles.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive study design.
- Assessment of personality traits including field-dependence/independence, integrative complexity, and dogmatism.
- Evaluation of learning style preferences.
Main Results:
- Radiologic technology educators were found to be field-dependent.
- They scored high in integrative complexity and low in dogmatism.
- A Concrete Sequential learning style was predominant.
Conclusions:
- Educators' characteristics suggest a structured, open-minded, and sequential approach to teaching.
- These traits likely contribute to effective interpersonal skills in radiologic technology education.