Using questions as a measure of ability
This is somewhat invalid due to some students being introverts and not wanting the attention that answering a question will give them. The instructor needs to recognize this issue and takes steps to draw out these students.
Hi Aleah, Thanks for your post to the forum. The discussion about personality was an excellent strategy! Creating a welcoming and secure environment in our classrooms is essential. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
I completely agree on the topic of students who are introverts and very intelligent, but not wanting the attention answering a question would give them. I have had instances like this in the classroom, half were introverts, the other half were extroverts. I allowed all of the students to talk about their personality types and it created a bonding experience where the introverts were able to more comfortably express themselves in the classroom moving forward.
