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As an introvert and now-retired elementary school teacher, I did both one and two, but three wasn't possible. I did stumble onto another tactic that the introverted kids liked. I arranged cooperative groups of five or six, but found there were some quiet, independent kids who preferred to be a group of one, I do think the introverted kids related to my ways and ended up feeling like they didn't need to compete with extroverted kids for my attention.
I would love to be a part of this effort! I taught 3rd grade for 8 years and now teach 4th. (public school). Your observations are spot-on and I've made many adjustments to my teaching as a result. For example, in math work (after the initial lesson), I often give kids the opportunity to work in pairs or alone, depending on what they feel they need for that day. (Previously, it had been only group/pair work.) The first time I changed to this new method that there were several loud proclamations of "Yes!!!!" from about 5 students. One came up to me afterward and thanked me for letting him work alone.
Wow. Such tiny changes can mean so much. As an introvert, I'm a little embarrassed I didn't do this before reading the book, but I'm grateful to you for bringing this issue to light! You've written a book that is changing many lives!
Katrina, good for you, teaching students and not test preparation as a priority. I will send Goodreads friend request so we can talk more if you'd like.
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As an introvert and now-retired elementary school teacher, I did both one and two, but three wasn't possible. I did stumble onto another tactic that the introverted kids liked. I arranged cooperative groups of five or six, but found there were some quiet, independent kids who preferred to be a group of one, I do think the introverted kids related to my ways and ended up feeling like they didn't need to compete with extroverted kids for my attention.
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I would love to be a part of this effort! I taught 3rd grade for 8 years and now teach 4th. (public school). Your observations are spot-on and I've made many adjustments to my teaching as a result. For example, in math work (after the initial lesson), I often give kids the opportunity to work in pairs or alone, depending on what they feel they need for that day. (Previously, it had been only group/pair work.) The first time I changed to this new method that there were several loud proclamations of "Yes!!!!" from about 5 students. One came up to me afterward and thanked me for letting him work alone. Wow. Such tiny changes can mean so much. As an introvert, I'm a little embarrassed I didn't do this before reading the book, but I'm grateful to you for bringing this issue to light! You've written a book that is changing many lives!
Katrina, good for you, teaching students and not test preparation as a priority. I will send Goodreads friend request so we can talk more if you'd like.
