The traditional classroom "allowed introverted students to be invisible during lessons but achieve on tests," writes Alison DeNisco, but Susan Cain "criticizes schools and other institutions for primarily accommodating extroverts, who are more likely to participate in class and to enjoy the stimulation of group work." I see the point in that. I am not an extrovert, and far prefer working on my own (and doggedly formed 'groups of one' throughout grade school). But this isn't something unique to Common Core. A lot of modern pedagogy in general recommends collaborative learning above all else. I don't, though - I think people should be able to choose whether they want to work with others or not.
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