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Download full textJacobs, George – Online Submission, 2014
I was interested in reviewing Susan Cain's (2013) "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" for two reasons. First, as an introvert I wanted to learn more about myself. Second, I wanted to explore Cain and others' criticism that group activities in the workplace and in education are unfair to introverts. This…
Descriptors: Extraversion Introversion, Cooperative Learning, Nonfiction, Definitions
Peer reviewedJacobs, George – ELT Journal, 1988
Three principal types of goal structure are (1) cooperative; (2) competitive; and (3) individualistic. Specifically designed cooperatively structured group activities can improve group performance and attitudes in class. A writing class for English majors is briefly described and evaluated before and after goal structure was considered. Grade…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, College Students, Cooperation
