Introversion in Strategic Tutoring

Problem: Minimalist strategies are geared towards extroverts and do a disservice to introverts.

Relevance of recognizing introversion Writing Fellows: Understanding the propensities and

needs of introverted writers will help us better adapt and be more effective tutors.

Researchers: Understanding how introverts learn best will

help relevant figures craft policies and procedures for both extroverts and introverts.

Solution: Familiarize ourselves with the learning inclinations of introverts and adapt appropriately in tutoring appointments

Sources
Source 1: Marion Hutchinson & Ferdinand Gul Source 2: John Fourqurean, Sam Meisgeier, and Paul Swank Source 3: Arnold Henjum

Introversion
Introversion refers to finding ones motivations in inner or subjective factors, and extroversion to deriving motivation from external factors
(Henjum)

Introvert Learning
Passive Style
Lecture Style Solitude

Swimming Example
(Hutchinson & Gul) & (Fourqurean, Meisgeier, Swank)

Problems with Minimalist Style

-Minimalism aims for active student involvement -assumes that non-active student is noncooperative and insists on strategies for creating active participation. -Negatively characterizes passive learners
(Brooks)

Problems with Minimalist Style

Many well-meaning teachers and parents try to mold the youth into socially outgoing individuals without understanding the deep-seated feelings and motivations of the sensitive, introspective people we categorize as introverts -Arnold Henjum

What We Need to Do
-Familiarize (Resource):
(Susan Cain) http://www.ted. com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts.html

identify the personality...of their students and design teaching approaches that are appropriate in terms of their learning predispositions. (Hutchinson & Gul)

What We Need to Do:

-Recognize passive students are not exclusively noncooperative students.

-Adapt (Same as directive tutoring/Shamoon & Burns) -Accommodate their learning style (share ideas,
use a personal experience, give them more time to work on an activity alone)

Qualifications
-Identification is subjective (like directive) -Dont Classify -Some passive students are non-cooperative students