The document argues that the educational system is not designed solely for extroverts. While some aspects of school like group work can favor extroverts, schools provide alternatives like individual assignments and homework that allow introverts to learn in their own way. The educational system accommodates both learning styles by offering a mix of collaborative and independent work, demonstrating it supports both extroverted and introverted students.

1. Debate: Is the educational system designed for extroverts?
Position: Against
While some could argue that this statement is true, we, as a team, are of the opinion that
schools are a place that favours introverted and extroverted students alike.
Let’s begin by reviewing the basics. External traits such as attractive, dominant and forceful
are generally considered to be necessary by society, when in reality other aspects of
personality are equally as valuable and essential in today’s world. I’m referring to those
characteristics that make introverts be introverts, such as feeling more comfortable focusing
on inner thoughts and ideas. Despite the differences between the two, we truly believe that
the current educational system somehow manages to have their needs met. Though from
different approaches, each individual can aspire to get good grades regardless of how they
prefer to work. A key factor is to have a culture of personality, which, at least in our country,
we think has been accomplished, so that the 1 out of 3 people who prefers working on their
own is provided with what they need to succeed at school. Teamwork is not compulsory in
most of the cases and individual work is pretty much always given as an alternative.
Regarding the times when collaboration is inevitable, we take the view that it will most likely
result in the acquisition of paramount abilities for the introverted, just like forced individual
tasks benefit extroverts. Furthermore, most of the homework given is to be done on your
own, therefore offering introverts the opportunity to reflect in depth about the topics and get
their thoughts together without being interrupted. Related to this is the fact that reading is
encouraged and even used as a resource to carry out projects in many schools. In addition
to being a really effective way to learn, it gives introverted students a moment of silence and
peace, when they can finally disconnect from social interaction.
QUESTIONS
- Do you think that being an extrovert in class is based only on doing group activities?
- So if the education system is designed for extroverts, why do introverts get higher
marks?
- If the education system is for extroverts, why do teachers always make dealing with
group work optional?
- What subjects do you think introverts would have less difficulties than extroverts in?
- What do you think is easier for a teacher: to teach an extrovert or to teach an
introvert?
Summary:
All things considered, I see your point in the sense that some schools may favour
collaborative work and social interaction over other aspects, but I would say that the current
educational system is rather balanced. That's because individual tasks that give the
opportunity to reflect on the topics constitute a major part of school life, proving therefore

2. that introverts' quiet personality is taken into account in the development of the lessons. Not
to mention the key role lectures play in schools. Classrooms may indeed come off as
crowded, but once the initial fuss is over, introverted students can manage to truly focus on
their inner thoughts and get their minds off the rest of the class.