What is it about?
In this article, we discuss differences between extroverted and introverted music learners and synthesize research findings into commonsense teaching strategies that support a variety of student personalities. Music educators can make small adjustments to their existing practices to ensure all students grow and thrive, even the quieter ones.
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Why is it important?
In many Western societies, a distinct bias toward extroversion exists. However, introverted or quieter students may constitute up to 50 percent of participants in a given music class or ensemble. A deeper commitment to understanding individual personality differences is necessary if every student is to be engaged fully.
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This article was a collaboration with recent M.M.-Music Education graduate Cameron Ross. It is always an honor and pleasure to partner with my students on research projects!
Josef Hanson
University of Memphis
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This page is a summary of: Honor the Quiet Listeners: Foundations and Approaches for Supporting Introverted Music Students, Music Educators Journal, June 2022, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/00274321221107007.
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