Speech Pathologist San Jose Unified School District Cupertino, California, United States
Abstract: Attendees will hear stories from introverted colleagues who will share some common struggles. They will collaborate on group discussions aimed at finding ways to accommodate different personalities in different work settings. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge needed to advocate for introverted personalities in the classroom and workplace.
Description: As professionals in the field of hearing and communication disorders, we spend a significant amount of our work day communicating with others. To some, social interactions are natural, anticipated, and effortless. For others, notably those who identify as "introverts", a day composed of multiple interactions can be draining. Introverted speech-language pathologists and audiologists comprise a large portion of our field, but their strengths often go unrecognized. As the populations we serve continue to grow in size and diversity, it is important we encourage inclusivity of different personality types in our field. This session aims to educate, inform, and advocate for introverted colleagues.
Presentation Format & Methods: Powerpoint and Interactive Lecture with breakout sessions for discussions.
Supporting Research: Reference 1: Allen, K., Quinn, J., Hollingworth, S., & Rose, A. (2013). Becoming employable students and ‘ideal’ creative workers: exclusion and inequality in higher education work placements.British Journal of Sociology of Education, 34(3), 431–452. https://doi.org/10.1080/01425692.2012.714249
Supporting Research: Reference 2: Smith, D. F. (2018). Mining the Gold That Is Your Introvert Employee. Journal of Financial Planning, 38–39.
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Supporting Research: Reference 5: Brown, S. R., & Hendrick, C. (1971). Introversion, Extraversion and Social Perception. British Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 10(4), 313–319. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8260.1971.tb00755.x
Learning Objectives:
Identify differences and similarities between introverts and extroverts
Discuss three key issues faced by introverted speech-language pathologist and audiologists
Support fellow students, colleagues, and clients who identify as introverts