Keeping Introverts in Mind in Your Active Learning Classroom - 0 views
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Often confused with shyness, introversion is an aspect of personality which affects how we engage in social activity and our preferences for learning.
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ntroverts may prefer to work completely alone and discover their best ideas in solitude. They are likely to be comfortable in a lecture hall; listening and learning without the demands of engaging with others. But what we know about learning suggests that this passive mode of learning has its limitations, so many of us infuse our classrooms with more active learning strategies.
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An activity where students work with a partner is likely to fall within the comfort zone of even the most introverted student, and it still communicates that active participation is both an expectation and a benefit for learning.
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With time to think, and an opportunity to try an idea out with a partner, some students will be more willing to share with the large group.
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In small group discussions, introverts typically prefer to listen first, gather their thoughts before they speak, and may be gifted in synthesizing the ideas communicated by others.
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Given some choice and input, students might choose to have their participation grade based on verbal contributions in class, written responses in an online discussion forum, or a series of journals or reflection papers.
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develop the skills often identified by potential employers — teamwork, problem solving, and interpersonal communication.