Better Serving Introverts in the Classroom

Advertisement

Originally published in TEACH Magazine, November/December 2017 Issue

By Scott Carver

Communication exercises and assignments have traditionally put introverts at a disadvantage by design. The regular contributor to discussions in history, the first student to explain or write out the solution in math, and the student that offers to explain their experiment to the rest of the class in science will always be showered with positive reinforcement and generally rewarded with high achievement.

But what about the students that know the answer but prefer one-on-one conversations? Or the ones that are comfortable speaking to the class but prefer time to process their thoughts before answering a question? Or the ones that do their best critical thinking when it’s not spontaneous?

Presentations in geography, class discussions in careers, and pick-up games in gym are not just the wrong format for introverts to display their skills, they can be counterproductive to their education. As curriculums move away from an emphasis on content to skills, the time is right to use that move as an opportunity to better serve introverts in school.

Subscribe to Keep Reading

🔑 You’re one step away from unlocking premium content.
Subscribe now for just $15.99/year and get full access!
If you’re already subscribed, please .

Scott Carver has been teaching English with the Toronto District School Board for 18 years where he has been a member of many literacy committees. He is also the author of the novels Blind Luck and Barrett Fuller’s Secret (Dundurn Press).

Education News

Nominations Open for Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program

Nominations are accepted through August 3. Ten finalists will advance to a public vote for the chance to win the Grand Prize—valued at approximately $16,000 in cash and prizes.

New School Safety Trends Report Shows Training and Technology Are Saving Lives in U.S. Schools

CENTEGIX’s 2025 School Safety Trends Report reveals a national movement toward proactive, integrated school safety strategies, including campus mapping.

Girls Experienced Disproportionate Setbacks in STEM Skills Post-COVID

COVID-19 has been an unequal crisis, disrupting learning more deeply for some student groups than others.

For 8th Straight Year, 100% of Success Academy Grads Accepted to 4-Year Colleges

66% of students were accepted to selective institutions. Graduates were awarded more than $20 million in financial aid.

Join Our Newsletter

Get 10% off a subscription, monthly giveaways, and the latest updates—straight to your inbox!

Scott Carver
Scott Carver
Scott Carver has been teaching English with the Toronto District School Board for 18 years where he has been a member of many literacy committees. He is also the author of the novels Blind Luck and Barrett Fuller’s Secret (Dundurn Press).

Advertisement

Read More

The Power of Music and Melody: Using Songs to Engage Young Learners

By harnessing the power of music, teachers can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that also improves concentration, focus, and retention.

Nominations Open for Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program

Nominations are accepted through August 3. Ten finalists will advance to a public vote for the chance to win the Grand Prize—valued at approximately $16,000 in cash and prizes.

Real (and Really Funny) Math

I'm an author of math books, which may sound like a dry job, but that’s exactly why I do it. It’s my goal to show kids that math can be fun (and funny!)

New School Safety Trends Report Shows Training and Technology Are Saving Lives in U.S. Schools

CENTEGIX’s 2025 School Safety Trends Report reveals a national movement toward proactive, integrated school safety strategies, including campus mapping.

Exploring Indigenous Culture Through the Senses: A Transformative Learning Experience

At McKenzie Towne School in Alberta, students are learning through touch, scent, and sound with the Indigenous Sensory Box Project.

The Positive Impacts of Computer Science: What Every Teacher and Administrator Should Know

After working as both a teacher and an administrator, I know how much of a difference it can make when school leaders truly appreciate the power of computer science.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

thông kê tần suất loto | casino games echtgeld | ket qua vong loai world cup 2018 | pragmatic play slots rtp | lịch carabao cup | casino feest organiseren | kho báu huyền thoại ios | intertops casino | renton casino | dự đoán win888 | lee sa rang | starlight longan | app đầu tư kiếm tiền asideway | online casino games for money | chơi casino trực tuyến chỉ có thua | source code casino | 7 chakras slot | dafabet casino | doc truyen ngon tinh | retro reels slot | slots nomini | thống kê giải đặc biệt theo tháng năm | corona casino phu quoc | sex tre em my | nhacai88 | casino 888b | thống kê gia lai | rolet casino | slot là gì trên facebook | casino hanoi | casino abattoir | thống kê giải đặc biệt theo tháng năm | mari slots | casino background | giải vô địch thổ nhĩ kỳ | hack game slot | evolution gaming slots | agen judi live casino | game slot doi thuong moi nhat | titanic slot machine | tan suất loto | elvis the king slot | gà mạng | golden grimoire slot | soi cầu cơm gạo | hotel casino des palmiers hyeres | banner casino | minecraft slot machine plugin | casino cups | thong ke 2 so cuoi xsmb | evowars io game y8 | biggest online casino uk | caesars palace casino | parx casino bonus codes | happyluke slot game căn phòng vui vẻ | ảnh nobita | play together miễn phí | boku online casino | kết quả lét | casino online uy tin | thống kê hai số cuối | casino w88 | rượu sim | thư viện phật giáo | dự đoán xsmb ngày mai | thong ke lo |