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In reply to the discussion: Introverts and Schools [View all]

LWolf

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3. I'm an introvert.
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 06:18 PM
Jan 2018

I'm also a teacher.

School, in my view, is harder for introverts than extroverts. We need down time to recharge. We really, really, don't want to collaborate with other students. Presenting to the class can be a nightmare. As a teacher, I try to make sure that I balance independent work with collaborative work. I allow anyone to choose to do lunch in my room, so that those who need quiet time can get it. I'm careful about how I ask students for oral participation.

Now I'll read the article and see what it says, lol.

So...it's pretty well done. I will say that many of the strategies suggested are simply good, useful strategies for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with introversion and extroversion. It did make me want to read Cain's book.

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Introverts and Schools [View all] elleng Oct 2017 OP
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SHOULD be separated? elleng Nov 2017 #2
I'm an introvert. LWolf Jan 2018 #3
Thanks for your work, LWolf. elleng Jan 2018 #4
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