Summary Report

Name: MARY SUE DUNBAR | Completed: 09/03/2014

If learning is fundamental to everything we do, then understanding one's

unique learning style is fundamental to learning. The principled action
that exemplifies individuals' success is recognizing, understanding,
appreciating and, most importantly, valuing the diversity of learning,
thinking, and working styles. Self-awareness of one's learning strengths
and productivity preferences provides an illuminating perspective that
may enrich one's personal and professional well being. When the unique
characteristics possessed by others are valued, a positive shift in attitude
often ensues.
BE provides you with a personalized report that includes a one-page
overview, a brief summary overview, detailed narrative descriptions and
recommended strategies. When strategies are implemented, the
following benefits may take place: (a) reduced anxiety and stress; (b)
individual responsibility for learning; improved learning attitudes; d)

enhanced self-leadership; (e) strengthened communication; and (f)

improved performance in educational and work-based learning
environments.
Building Excellence (BE) Survey Rundle and Dunn, 1996-2009
BE Two-Page Profile

Learning-Style Strengths

PERCEPTUAL
ELEMENTS
Auditory
Visual Picture
Visual Word
Tactual
Kinesthetic
Auditory Verbal
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ELEMENTS
Analytic / Global
Reflective / Impulsive

ENVIRONMENTAL
ELEMENTS
Sound
Light
Temperature
Seating

Strong

Moderate

It Depends

Moderate

Less Auditory

More Auditory

Less Visual Picture

More Visual Picture

Less Visual Word

More Visual Word

Less Tactual

More Tactual

Less Kinesthetic

More Kinesthetic

Less Auditory Verbal

More Auditory Verbal

Strong

Moderate

Analytic
Reflective

Strong

It Depends

Moderate

Integrated

Global

Strong

Strong

Impulsive

Moderate

It Depends

Moderate

Quiet

Sound

Low Light

Bright Light

Warm Temperature

Cool Temperature

Strong

Informal Seating

Formal Seating

PHYSIOLOGICAL
ELEMENTS
Early Morning
Late Morning / Early
Afternoon
Late Afternoon
Evening
Intake
Mobility

EMOTIONAL
ELEMENTS
Motivation
Task Persistence
Conformity
Structure

SOCIOLOGICAL
ELEMENTS
Alone
Pair
Small Group
Large Group

Strong

Moderate

It Depends

Moderate

Strong

Not Early Morning

Early Morning

Not Late Morning / Early

Afternoon

Late Morning / Early Afternoon

Not Late Afternoon

Late Afternoon

Not Evening

Evening

Less Intake

More Intake

Less Mobility

More Mobility

Strong

Moderate

It Depends

Moderate

Internally Motivated

Externally Motivated

Multi-Task Persistent

Single-Task Persistent

Less Conforming

More Conforming

Less Structure

More Structure

Strong

Moderate

It Depends

Moderate

Strong

Strong

Alone Less Preferred

Alone More Preferred

Pair Less Preferred

Pair More Preferred

Small Group Less Preferred

Small Group More Preferred

Large Group Less Preferred

Large Group More Preferred

Authority
Variety

Less Authority

More Authority

Less Variety

More Variety

BE Brief Introduction to Your Strengths and Preferences

Moderate...More Auditory
Your MODERATE preference for learning new and difficult information by listening is
one of your strengths. Exercise this preference much of the time.
Strong...More Visual Picture
Your STRONG preference for learning new and difficult information by creating mental
images in your mind's eye or seeing illustrations and graphs is definitely one of your
strengths. Exercise this preference most of the time.
Moderate...More Visual Word
Your MODERATE preference for reading manuals, textbooks, articles, or documents is
one of your strengths. Exercise this preference much of the time.
Moderate...More Tactual
Your MODERATE preference for learning new and difficult information through handson activities that make use of your small-motor skills is one of your strengths. Exercise
this preference much of the time.
Moderate...More Kinesthetic
You have a MODERATE preference for learning new and difficult information by doing
activities that make use of your large motor skills, rather than sitting and listening or
reading. This is one of your strengths; exercise it much of the time.
Strong...More Auditory Verbal
You have a STRONG preference for learning new and difficult information when you
can express yourself to others or aloud to yourself such as discussing a subject you are
learning or information presented during a meeting or a lecture. This is definitely one of
your strengths; exercise it most of the time.
Moderate...Analytic

You have a MODERATE Analytic preference for processing information you assimilate
and comprehend information best when it is organized, logical, and sequential. In other
words, you prefer to start at the beginning and progress step-by-step ending at a logical
conclusion.
It Depends...Reflective / Impulsive
It depends describes an element that essentially does not affect you one way or the other.
You utilize both Impulsive and Reflective elements interchangeably.
Strong...Quiet
You have a STRONG preference for Quiet when concentrating or learning new
information. This means you are most productive when your immediate surroundings are
free from distractions like people around you talking or the radio playing.
Strong...Low Light
You have a STRONG preference for Low Light. This means you concentrate better when
the lighting in your immediate surroundings is soft, unobtrusive, and indirect.
Moderate...Warm Temperature
You have a MODERATE preference to be warmer (not hot) rather than cooler when you
are concentrating on difficult tasks and learning new things. When you accommodate
your needs, your ability to concentrate for an extended period improves thereby reducing
stress and increasing productivity and the quality of your work.
Strong...Formal Seating
You have a STRONG preference for Formal Seating arrangements when concentrating
on difficult tasks and learning new things. Formal Seating includes sitting at a desk or
sitting at a library table.
Strong...Early Morning
You have a STRONG preference for dealing with complex tasks and assignments first
thing in the morning. You are most effective when you can tackle complex problems and

tasks, attend class, or study at this time of day.

It Depends...Late Morning / Early Afternoon
Late Morning / Early Afternoon is a non-essential element that usually does not affect
you. You may find another time of day is more productive for you.
It Depends...Late Afternoon
Late Afternoon is a non-essential element that usually does not affect you. You may find
another time of day is more productive for you.
Moderate...Not Evening
Evening is not your best time of day to work on complex tasks and assignments.
Although you can accomplish tasks in the Evening (after supper) when you must, this
may not your best time of day for concentrating on complex tasks and working
productively.
Moderate...More Intake
You have a MODERATE preference for snacking on food while you are working on
complex tasks or assignments. Snacking helps you to concentrate.
Moderate...More Mobility
You have a MODERATE preference for more Mobility. You often need to move around
in order to complete tasks productively and study effectively.
It Depends...Motivation
Motivation is non-essential element. Generally speaking, you are not affected one way or
the other.
Moderate...Single-Task Persistent
You have a MODERATE preference for being Single-Task oriented. You usually are most

productive when you are able to complete one task before beginning another one.
Moderate...More Conforming
You have a MODERATE preference toward being More Conforming. You usually prefer
to follow guidelines and boundaries set forth by others.
Strong...More Structure
You have a STRONG preference toward having More Structure. You frequently prefer to
complete tasks according to the methods and procedures created by someone else.
Moderate...Alone Less Preferred
You usually prefer to work with others. You tend to be less productive when you work
alone.
Strong...Pair More Preferred
You have a STRONG preference for working with one other person. Even though you
value working with others, you frequently are more productive completing tasks when
you work with one other person.
Strong...Small Group More Preferred
You have a STRONG preference for working with a Small Group. You frequently are
more productive completing tasks when you work with 3 or 4 people.
Strong...Large Group Less Preferred
You have a STRONG preference for working in ways other than with a Large Group of
people. You definitely will be more productive completing tasks when you exercise one
of your strengths.
Strong...More Authority
You have a STRONG preference toward having More Authority present. You prefer to

complete tasks and learn with people in positions of authority, such as superiors/teachers.
Moderate...Less Variety
You have a MODERATE preference for Less Variety. You prefer variety less frequently
and you are most productive doing things in the old tried and true fashion.