As the focus on group work and collaboration increases, classrooms are neglecting the needs of students who work better in quiet settings.To be honest, schools have always been poor at noticing or reaching the introverts. That's why introverts tend to be more auto-didactic than the other kids. That can be a distinct life-advantage.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
In This Day and Age, Not Being Noticed at School May Be Best for the Student
The Atlantic: When Schools Overlook Introverts