With research suggesting that the “majority of our teachers believe that the ‘ideal student’ is an extrovert,” how can we reverse the stigma against introversion?
Quiet and shy students can be mistakenly viewed as disconnected, without personality, or even low-functioning. As schools become more crowded with one-size-fits-all classrooms, the default plan often caters to the extroverts, the students wriggling in their chairs or talking out of turn. But when the importance of engaging all types of learners is overlooked, school can present missed opportunities for students, teachers, and parents.
Read more: Cultivating the Introversion Potential…
Virginia HB325 was signed on April 18, 2012. As of September 1, it requires each school board to ensure that aides assigned to work with teachers of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) receive training in student behavior management within 60 days of assignment to such responsibility. It also requires the Virginia Board of Education, in consultation with Virginia Commonwealth University, to develop online training that school divisions can use to fulfill the bill’s requirements. The training will be made available to local school divisions free of charge.
Read more: April 2012 Legislation Activity Update…
The state of Wyoming released a survey indicating that over half of its middle school students have been bullied on school grounds in 2011, and that a quarter of them admitted to bullying other students. Findings also revealed that more female students reported being bullied than male students.
Read more: Wyoming Students Report Increase in Bullying…
Staff members at Weber State University are offered the opportunity to take CPI’s Nonviolent Intervention® training course once each semester, according to an article in the Weber State University Signpost.
The course is taught by R.C. Callahan, training and development specialist, and Robin Helton, a sergeant at the campus.
Read more: Staff at Weber State University Undergo CPI Training…
With research suggesting that the “majority of our teachers believe that the ‘ideal student’ is an extrovert,” how can we reverse the stigma against introversion?
