Psychological type and the matching of cognitive styles

and a practical notion of dealing with individual differences in our schools and classrooms. Although we may be aware of differences, it is not always clear how to translate that awareness into effective ways to get our students to achieve. This article examines Carl Jung's concept of psychological type as it relates to teacher, student, subject matter, and instructional alternatives. We believe Jung's work can serve as a guide to understanding how these factors interrelate and affect teaching and learning.