In the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain, education is a topic Cains delves into where she explains how introverts seem to be put at a disadvantage. Cain then discloses that introverts may feel unmotivated to go to school because of this exclusion and also because going to school often drains them completely of their energy. Cain writes “The purpose of school should be to prepare kids for the rest of their lives, but too often what kids need to be prepared for is surviving the school day itself.” (Cain 253). In what ways do you believe a school can be changed in order to benefit both sides of the spectrum, introverts and extroverts?
The ratio of introverts to extroverts measures out to
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This accredited notion that group work is going to work faster at producing a better solution to a problem is false. The logic behind this idea—more brainpower which would lead to more ideas then leading to better ideas—is fallacious. We, as a society, have entered into an era where we believe that the best work that is going to be done, is done collectively, not individually. In Quiet by Susan Cain, she calls this new idea “New Groupthink” she then defines it as “a phenomenon that has the potential to stifle productivity at work and to deprive schoolchildren of the skills they’ll need to achieve excellence in an increasingly competitive world. New Groupthink elevates teamwork above all else” (Cain 75). In classrooms all around the world, there is the emphasis on grouping up to solve a problem. It is safe to say that most people have experienced someone telling them to team up and brainstorm a solution. But does it work? For extroverts, it works wonders. For introverts, not so much. In “Learning to Think and Thinking to Learn” by Kate Kline, Kline discusses how group discussions tend to go when having introverts and extroverts both participate, “Extroverts tend to process and think while they are talking. In other words, an extrovert is able to think out loud. Introverts, on the other hand, must think carefully before speaking. This is often why introverts have difficulty participating in group discussions—they are processing ideas. Just when …show more content…
Many people portray introversion as being shy or being socially awkward, which it is not. Susan Cain, author of Quiet, defines introversion as “people who prefer quieter, more minimally stimulating environments. The key is about stimulation: extroverts feel at their best and crave a high degree of stimulation. For introverts, the optimal zone is much lower.” Shyness is something completely different, being shy is having a fear of humiliation whilst in public, shyness is not wanting to do something out of this idea that they will not be approved of in the eyes of the public. Introversion is not that. Introverts want to be by themselves because that is where they gain their energy from; shy people may want to be out in public doing things but they are physically scared of being seen as strange. Introverts should not be seen as a misanthrope, they should be seen as they truly are: someone who just does not want to be in the spotlight, someone who does not want to always be out socializing, someone who does not feel their most comfortable when engaged in high stimulated areas. Introversion is not something that you can cure, so people need to stop trying to. Susan Cain explores that introverts are not benefited in today’s schools, “The truth is that many schools are designed for extroverts. Introverts need different kinds of instruction from extroverts. And too often very little is made available to that learner except constant
Alexander Stowe is a twin, his brother is Aaron Stowe. Alex is an Unwanted, Aaron is a Wanted, and their parents are Necessaries. Alex is creative in a world where you can’t even see the entire sky, and military is the dream job for everyone and anyone. He should have been eliminated, just like all the unwanteds should have been. He instead comes upon Artimè, where he trains as a magical warrior- after a while. When he was still in basic training, and his friends were not, he got upset, he wants to be the leader, the one everyone looks up to.
Full Body Burden by Kristen Iversen is a book about a family living near a nuclear
According to Brenda Allen in the chapter “Power Matters,” she mentions that there dominant ideologies of identity that “reflect perspectives and experiences of ruling groups, whose members construct and circulate beliefs that will most benefit them.” We live in a country where there are dominant ideologies of organizational hierarchy, which “arranges job positions in a stratified structure, with power flowing from the top down.” This exemplifies the ideology of domination, which is a belief system in America that the “superior should rule over the inferior” (32). This ideology is so embedded into our system that most people believe it is natural. The American society we live in values patriarchy, white supremacy, heteronormativity, and a specific culture of wealth and poverty; any identity that falls outside of these dominant ideologies is marginalized and placed in the lower strata of social power.
Who is the birthday party a rite of passage for, the birthday boy or his mother?
Amy Tan’s ,“Mother Tongue” and Maxine Kingston’s essay, “No Name Woman” represent a balance in cultures when obtaining an identity in American culture. As first generation Chinese-Americans both Tan and Kingston faced many obstacles. Obstacles in language and appearance while balancing two cultures. Overcoming these obstacles that were faced and preserving heritage both women gained an identity as a successful American.
Engleberg, Isa N. and Dianna R. Wynn. Working in Groups. 6th ed. Boston: Pearson, 2012. Print.
In the short story, "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan, a Chinese mother and daughter are at odds with each other. The mother pushes her daughter to become a prodigy, while the daughter (like most children with immigrant parents) seeks to find herself in a world that demands her Americanization. This is the theme of the story, conflicting values. In a society that values individuality, the daughter sought to be an individual, while her mother demanded she do what was suggested. This is a conflict within itself. The daughter must deal with an internal and external conflict. Internally, she struggles to find herself. Externally, she struggles with the burden of failing to meet her mother’s expectations. Being a first-generation Asian American, I have faced the same issues that the daughter has been through in the story.
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,
A. Preventing "Groupthink" Psychology Today. 20 Apr. 2011. The. Psychology Today.
Stewart, G., Manz, C., & Sims, H., (1999). Teamwork and Group Dynamics. New York: Wiley. pp. 70- 125.
When discussing extraversion-introversion, there does not seem to be a plethora of similarities simply because the two are on opposite ends of the continuum (Peake, 2014, p. 8). Differences on the other hand are identified much easier between the two. One main difference is the way individuals perceive each trait. Extraversion is seen as a good quality and is often used as a positive trait. Although it is not entirely true, introversion is looked at as a negative trait for someone to possess in today’s’ society (Peake, 2014, p. 8). The best way to explain how these two traits differ would be the type of stimuli that motivates
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,
Proponents claim that learners’ academic achievement can be significantly improved with the effectiveness of use of collaborative learning. The active exchange of ideas within small groups increases interest among learners and also promotes critical thinking and deeper levels of understanding of concepts (Benware & Deci, 1984). According to Johnson & Johnson (1986), there is convincing evidence that collaborative teams achieve high level of thoughts and retain information longer than learners who work as individuals. The shared learning gives learners an opportunity to engage in discussion, take responsibility for their own learning, and thus become critical thinkers (Totten, Sills, & Russ, 1991).
Everyday we talk with a couple people at a time to come to a conclusion, whether it is classmates, roommates, or friends, everyone has a role. Problem solving is a lot easier the more brains you have to really think about the information given. A great example is the exercise we did in our discussion class about what teacher would be the best to hire. At first, I thought it would be the second person, but after talking to my group of four people, we all concluded person one would probably be the best fit, and our answer was correct! Problems are sometimes a good thing, because they challenge the brain for the best outcome to lead to the best life. We have Randy Hirokawa and Dennis Gouran to thank for making these amazing points in life. I will always remember to make a pros and cons list and get other peoples opinions to consider in mine. But, if they seem to have good verbal points and bad nonverbal points, I might not completely listen to them. Because, nonverbal is just as important as verbal in the sense of in a way it sets the mood, by the speakers pitch or tone and body language. So, now I know if I am struggling with a question small group communication is the best way to come up with a