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This is the first of two chapters that look at the concept of individual differences among students and how Student Centered Cooperative Learning (SCCL) helps all students to succeed and feel comfortable. The present chapter looks at how students differ along the introversion–extroversion continuum. The chapter begins by explaining introversion, extroversion, and ambiversion. Next, the chapter explains away the myth that extroversion is superior. General strengths of introverts and ambiverts are explained in addition to their specific strengths as leaders and teachers. The chapter also discusses how SCCL can cater to the needs of all students, regardless of where they lie on the introversion–extroversion continuum.
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Jacobs, G.M., Renandya, W.A. (2019). Personality Variations: The Case of Introversion, Ambiversion, and Extroversion. In: Student Centered Cooperative Learning. SpringerBriefs in Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7213-1_6
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