Introverts

Our introverted students are frequently overlooked and even penalized for their natural inclination towards quietness and solitude. This is an issue unto itself, but one that is especially important when thinking about student public speaking skills. We encourage you to look over the resources provided here and ponder how you can adapt your practice to the students in your room. Susan Cain is the foremost expert on introversion and blogs at Quiet Revolution. Her books, listed below, are exceptional as well.

Susan Cain on Teaching Introverted ChildrenSusan Cain on the importance of reversing stigmas against introverts in school, balancing the push for class participation, cultivating awareness, & more...

Introversion and Class Participation - Quiet RevolutionWhat this educator learned about introversion after her beliefs were challenged on the topic of class participation.

Encouraging Class ParticipationThe 10 strategies this teacher uses to encourage class participation so that introverts and extroverts can thrive in school.

Class Participation Penalizes IntrovertsA solution for the challenge of introverts' class participation: Stop penalizing quiet learners.

Why Schools Are Increasingly Neglecting IntrovertsFor many students, quiet time is key for the learning process.

Famous Introverts

Introvert/Extrovert Tests

As with most things in life, introversion is not an absolute condition. Most people have elements of both introversion and extroversion. Do you know where you lie on the spectrum? A common misconception is that introversion means a person is shy. They are not the same. Try out one of these tests and consider completing it with your students to better inform how you differentiate your assignments.