What HS Teachers Think of Introverted Students?

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So, I'm just doing a little research for myself and others.
I want to know what teachers really think about the more introverted, quiet students in class.

So I'm going to be a Senior and I've always been quiet in most classes (unless there's allot of friends), and I've gotten mixed reactions from teachers. My history teacher from 10th year said to me after my biggest presentation at the end of the year, "That's the most you've said all year! It was impressive!" go t a 99% on that. Had an English teacher last year that I thought didn't like me, but I think she did. She came around and I let her into more of my personal life than I do other teachers.
Had a few teachers that liked my silence, but really only when everyone else wouldn't shut up. Had others that probably didn't like me. I'm a sweet kid, I just don't talk allot. Ill talk more if I know what to say. I'm shy around new people, and all that stuff.
But shouldn't teachers try to work with shy's like they do other students? I feel as though teachers should try their all to understand students that are quiet instead of assuming anything (which I know isn't easy). 
How have teachers worked with introverts? What do introverted students which their teachers did for them? Introverted students cant just change because someone wants to, and though they may want to, they don't just become extroverts overnight. May sound harsh, but I feel really good teachers try to communicate/understand introverts.
Thoughts? No rudeness please

Bernice · Accepted Answer

I was one of the quiet ones in school, then I taught for 44 years before retiring. First teachers do not like any type of student more than or less than others. A good teacher tries to create a learning environment wherein all can thrive, test ideas, participate and feel confident. Introverted or reserved students need an opportunity to express themselves in situations unlike those where the talkative students feel comfortable. It takes more time to frame one's thoughts and often the discussion has gone past that, so after a discussion has gone on for a while a teacher could ask students who haven't spoken to share their thought. Or they could ask for a written response. Two of the best teachers I ever had were a couple in high school (one maths, one English) who pushed me out of my comfort zone. I hated it at the time, but in retrospect, I saw the growth that happened because of that.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm not sure what your problem is or what you expect. Do you want your teachers to talk to you more? How do they know that? Many assume that a student wants to be left alone. But you haven't produced any proof that you've suffered because of your quietness- you seem to be getting good grades. So why worry about it?  I was a quiet, introverted student, and I was happy when the teachers didn't try to get me to talk.

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