What about the student who barely responds, even when asked a direct question? What kind of grades do you think they should get?
Introversion is not a learning disability, but many students who have trouble speaking in front of large groups or thinking on their feet can find themselves at a disadvantage in the contemporary college classroom.
Not only do introverted students face unique challenges with their peers, but their professors also may mistake introverted discomfort for disinterest.
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Experts say anywhere from 16 percent-50 percent of the population leans toward the introversion end of the personality spectrum, which means you’re bound to encounter introverts throughout your teaching career.
