tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175684769476781639.post8881435951575735831..comments2023-10-31T09:19:18.737-07:00Comments on Organized Chaos: Introverts in the Classroomorganized chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18050635225751382130noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175684769476781639.post-987462286966211472013-04-06T12:40:21.427-07:002013-04-06T12:40:21.427-07:00Thanks! I'll put it on my list- it sounds like...Thanks! I'll put it on my list- it sounds like it will really resonate with me. I've read a lot of Jeremy Kagan's work on highly reactive infants and toddlers and the nature of temperament, it sounds like it goes hand in hand with his research. Can't wait to read it!organized chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050635225751382130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175684769476781639.post-20651705645708887002013-04-06T11:38:58.993-07:002013-04-06T11:38:58.993-07:00Oh, you must, must, must read Susan Cain's boo...Oh, you must, must, must read Susan Cain's book. It has changed so much about how I think about myself and my daughter..."Quiet" isn't just about introverts or people who are "shy", though, it looks at the research on "high reactivity," which is associated with being risk-averse. Apparently in any given population (human or animal) 15-20% of the population are risk-takers and 15-20% prefer to observe carefully, think things through, and then act cautiously. Both are learning strategies-- we can jump right in and approximate what the experts do, or we can watch what is modeled for us. And that is why, after years of teaching writing workshop, I finally understand why some kids are so willing to try invented spelling and why some insist that they simply can't write. For these kids, I think that giving them shared writing experiences is even more important. I could go on and on, but DO read "Quiet." It's full of great stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com