Some
children seem naturally shy, while others may revert to being shy because they
are scared, ashamed or simply conditioned by past experiences to do so. A lack
of confidence can cause a child to become shy, especially if she has been given
reason to doubt her abilities in the past. This may lead to a student not
participating in the classroom or having difficulty connecting with other
students.
1.Risks/Warnings
Shy students
may show signs of social anxiety. This is not necessarily all bad; in fact, shy
students tend to behave better in class because they are not speaking out of
turn or causing distractions in the classroom. However, shyness can sometimes
be a sign of a larger problem, such as problems at home. For example, some
students become shy as the result of an unaffectionate home life or some sort
of shameful secret. They may have been surrounded in class or at home by bullies,
or have been unfairly critiqued in the past, causing them to be more fearful of
putting themselves out there.
2. Teaching Methods
In a
classroom setting, it is up to the teacher to bring the shy student out of his
shell. Do this by instituting a policy that everyone in the class must
contribute to discussion. This takes the focus off the individual student by
instead including all classmates. Do not make students feel rushed to answer
quickly; instead, give the shy student a chance to mull over what he is
thinking until he is confident that it will be well received. Encourage
students to work together in pairs or in larger groups so that they can become
comfortable communicating ideas with one another.
3. Considerations
Because
shyness can sometimes be the symptom of a psychological issue or a troublesome
home life, parental involvement can be key. For example, if the student is
struggling with speaking up in class, you may want to talk with the school
counselor about setting up a meeting with the parents. This may be a chance to
get to the heart of the issue and come up with ways to help the student feel
more confident in participating, but not feel like he is being punished.
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