quiet-the-power-of-introverts-in-a-world-that-cant-stop-talking-susan-cain

believe that negative public speaking
experiences in childhood can leave children
with a lifelong terror of the
podium.
So, what kind of school environment
would work best for the Mayas of the
world? First, some thoughts for
teachers:
• Don’t think of introversion as
something that needs to be
cured. If an introverted child
needs help with social skills,
teach her or recommend training
outside class, just as you’d
do for a student who needs extra
attention in math or reading.
But celebrate these kids for who
they are. “The typical comment
on many children’s report cards
is, ‘I wish Molly would talk
more in class,’ ” Pat Adams, the
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