The District Administration – Alison DeNisco
“The standards-driven push for project-based learning and collaboration may inadvertently penalize introverted students who prefer to work quietly on their own, some educators say. “As the 21st century school moves into an arena where students learn to communicate and work together in addition to working alone, there has to be an accompanying awareness on the part of educators to support students of all personality types,” says Jill Berkowicz, co-author of The STEM Shift and a former curriculum director. “Everyone has to be valued, because otherwise their contribution is missed.” Susan Cain’s bestselling 2012 book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, criticizes schools and other institutions for primarily accommodating extroverts, who are more likely to participate in class and to enjoy the stimulation of group work.”(more)