Let’s Talk About It: Designing Discussions Where Extroverts Practice Listening and Introverts Practice Talking
For today’s students, discussion skills are critical.
Yet, as teachers know too well: engaging introverts and extroverts in class discussion can be a challenge. Our research and methods show that it’s possible — and students see the impact immediately.
In this whitepaper, we examine:
- Current research on how introverted and extroverted students learn
- How the “typical” classroom works against introverts
- Why it’s important for students of all temperaments to learn to speak — and listen
- How R.E.A.L.® Discussion helps build skills and a sense of belonging for introverts and extroverts — at the same time!
Read on to learn more.
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