There is no doubt that the American education system has its flaws. It relies on textbooks, which has biased information. With schools being rated on how well their students perform on standardized tests, teachers are teaching the bare minimum so that the students are prepared when they take the test. This causes problems in itself; teachers and students lose interest in the material, as there is just so much to learn. The curriculum restrains teachers from teaching what they feel is important. Teachers are expected to teach by the curriculum and if they deviate from it, they risk losing their job. With these methods, students are not learning the material well, and they lose interest in school. However, these are not the only problems in the current education system. The psychology of the classes are completely leaning towards one temperament: extroverts. Introverts and extroverts are psychologically different, and therefore, learn in different ways. But with the methods of teaching right now, the United States favors one side, and that leaves the nation and the population at a disadvantage.
Introverts make up one-third to one-half of the United States’ population (Goudreau). The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality inventory that was created by C. G. Jung to make the theory of psychological types understandable and useful in people’s lives (cite). It defines introvertedness as being “reflective” or “reserved” (The Myers and Briggs Foundation). Introverts are also known to enjoy their own company and spend time alone, but they are not necessarily anti-social or shy (cite). People who are introverts also tend to be comfortable with long silences and hang out with a few close friends rather than a large group. There ...
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...called ‘cooperative’ or ‘small group’ learning” (Cain, 77). Desks are even placed in groups create a small, makeshift table to encourage group effort and activities. Even math and english, subjects that are usually done individually, are also done in groups in the form of projects. This kind of teaching has been an ongoing trend, and it is increasing in popularity (77). The reasoning for teaching this way is not just because students can “learn from each other,” but rather, it models the business environment, where employees are expected to have exceptional communication and leadership skills. Not everyone wishes to be a leader or go into business, especially introverts, whose tendencies are almost the opposite of what is expected for a leader or a business person.
Although it might be true that extroverts learn better when taught in groups, introverts are different.
Introverts usually prefer to work alone or with a few close friends. They are usually considered to be reserved or shy. Introverts tend to reflect on decisions instead of just jumping into a situation.
Although I am at times shy and not talkative, I am not a complete introvert. One of the questions they asked on the test was that am I outgoing or sociable. I strongly disagree because I work 60 hours a week and I go to campus four times a week. For five days in a week, I work the night shift, 12 hours straight. Therefore, I do not have the time to be outgoing. Once again, it is not because I don’t want to, it’s because I can’t be outgoing, like how I used to. I do enjoy being with people, participating in social gatherings, and I have full of energy. There are a lot of factors when it comes to this
Arriving home is the best part of the day; the feeling of being alone in a quiet, familiar and comfortable environment is exquisite after a long day of interacting with others. Introversion is characterized as unsociable and preferring isolation. However, is introversion an inherit trait or perhaps nurture and the environment has an impact on the introversion/extraversion aspect of personality? A plethora of studies suggest that childhood environment and parenting styles play an influential role in the development of certain personality features such as introversion and extraversion. A study conducted in Osaka, Japan used factor analysis and other methods of statistical analysis, which yielded results demonstrating a relationship between environments
“There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas” (Quiet). You probably find it as no surprise that introverts and extroverts differ in a multitude of ways. Looking for a job? When I was, I came across multiple employers seeking an energetic person. In other words, an extrovert. Now mind you, I was applying for introverted jobs. I’m Currently working at a library despite their job description stating they were seeking someone with an “energetic” personality. But you see if I ran a company, I wouldn’t post what personality type I want. It just doesn’t make sense to me. If anything, I’d want an introvert to be working by my side. Despite the human species overall flaws, it seems as though introverts are more knowledgeable due to their second nature of taking time to think before they speak whereas extroverts will speak now and think later.
In dealing with problems, it becomes clearer if they can talk out loud about it and hear what others have to say. On the other hand, introversion type often prefers solitary activities or spending time with one or two others whom they feel at home. They take time to reflect on ideas that explain the outer world.
They get energy from being around other people and tend to be more sociable. Those who have larger amounts of this trait also are more likely to be excitable,enjoy starting new conversations, and in general like to be the center of attention. As for those with lower levels of this trait, or introverts, they are the opposite. They have to sometimes retreat from places with large amounts of social interaction in order to recharge. In a social setting they have to expend energy rather than gain it like an extravert.
Yes, I am the true example of what an introvert is. Very, cool, calm, quiet type of person
work as a group they also learn as a group, but the downside of this
There are two distinct personality types: introverts and extroverts. Introverts like to keep their thoughts to themselves and prefer to be alone; however, introverts are not always shy. On the other hand, extroverts are comfortable with sharing their ideas and opening up to others quickly. According to Anthony Hilling in “Extrovert and Introvert—what is the difference?, “It is wrong to think of introverts as being antisocial.” Furthermore, introverts and extroverts choose to socialize differently. Carl Jung defines “introversion as an attitude-type characterised by orientation in life through subjective psychic contents (focus on one's inner psychic activity).” Introverts are known for articulating their thoughts clearly in writing because they “tend to stop, reflect and absorb information before speaking, they reflect this kind of deliberate thought in their writing.” There is an apparent difference between the two personality types, explaining why many people believe that introverts and ex...
Introverts tend to be more quiet and reserved and prefer interaction only with close friends. On the
For example, when asked a question at work I often answer with “give me just one second”, or “ill get back to you”. Most introverts need time for internal reflection. A chance to process the question and think about my response. Introverts make great listeners, are studious, and are okay with solitary activities (The Personality Page, n.d.). However, most introverts have a hard time with external communication and are sometimes perceived as being non-social (The Personality Page,
I believe that my behavior varies based upon the situation I am placed into. If I am without familiar people in an unfamiliar location or situation where I am forced to speak to others, I will become increasingly nervous or anxious. Therefore, before properly becoming friends with me others may view me as simply quiet or rude because of my lack of words in certain situations. However, when people are genuinely kind and make me feel comfortable around them I tend to somewhat open up. Excluding my introversion in instances where I do not know anyone, I can surprisingly be relaxed and outgoing. When I’m participating in group activates with my friends we all instantly forget I’m even referred to as “the shy one” of the
Scarnati, J. T. (2001). Cooperative learning: make groupwork work. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 67(Fall), 71-82.
On the other hand, introverts are people who are concerned with and interested in their own mental life and often perceived as more reserved and less outspoken in groups. Unlike extroverts who are feeling energized when they are around a large group of people, introverts have energy drained from them through human interaction. Hence, it is essential for them to spend some alone time to “recharge”. Al...
Being an introvert should be seen as someone who simply finds pleasure, relaxation, calmness, satisfaction, and tranquility with being by him/herself, a person who feels that loneliness, on the most literal and non harmful level,