Friends,
I want to draw your attention to a recent article in the Atlantic: When Schools Overlook Introverts. From the article, "The way in which certain instructional trends—education buzzwords like “collaborative learning” and “project-based learning” and “flipped classrooms”—are applied often neglect the needs of introverts. In fact, these trends could mean that classroom environments that embrace extroverted behavior—through dynamic and social learning activities—are being promoted now more than ever. These can be appealing qualities in the classroom, of course, but overemphasizing them can undermine the learning of students who are inward-thinking and easily drained by constant interactions with others."
As we overlooking the needs for introverts? Or do we need to provide strategies for introverts to 'adapt' to a work world where collaboration and team work required in almost any field? Finally, is it fair to expect an introvert to face uncomfortable experiences?
In adult education, students who are uncomfortable in the classroom experience may not return. How can we meet the needs of introverts and extroverts alike?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter.
Sincerely,
Kathy Tracey
@Kathy_Tracey