Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on February 23, 2023 2:48 am Add to Favorites Tristan Reps: 101 Shy Student We have a student who is very nervous and shy when it comes to the students and the teacher. The student only talks when the teacher asks questions; and the answers are between one to five words. When it's recess, the student doesn't play with the other students. What are some strategies we could use to get the student to interact with the students and the classroom itself?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted February 24, 2023 12:21 am ugaSup Reps: 103 To solve this problem, I think the best solution would be to sit down with the student and simply talk to them and get to know them. I have a lot of shy students and my favorite thing is when I finally get them to break out of their shells. Now every time I see them they run up to me with the biggest smiles to give me a hug and can't wait to talk to me. Most kids love to talk, but they are nervous, once you show them that you truly care about what they have to say, they become almost a different person. You could also start a system like "Student of the Week" where each kid gets the spotlight each week and they can share whatever they want about themselves with the class. Votes: +7 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution puRyMe Reps: 101 I agree that instead of just shoving the shy student into a social situation, it is important to aid them in becoming more comfortable in social situations.   Posted on: July 19, 2023 5:23 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted February 26, 2023 7:39 pm adeSah Reps: 201 I have seen teachers try and force shy students out in a trial by fire, but this usually only worsens the issue. Public speaking roles for them during presentation, for example. I would instead try and meet with the student one on one, or create a project that has small groups to try and encourage socialization without forcing the student. The goal would be to create an environment that is small enough and comfortable enough that they feel comfortable coming out of their shell Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted February 24, 2023 4:57 pm eHaSaN Reps: 203 There could be lots of reasons why this student is hesitant to speak in class, but a very probable one is the fear of rejection. Taking small amounts of time throughout the day to incorporate times students are "getting to know each other" in lessons, may help this student to feel more confident in speaking in front of the class. Incorporating this may be as simple as the first question they ask one another is a personal one such as "What is your favorite hobby?", and then the rest of the questions revolve around the curriculum. Strong connections with peers, as well as with the teacher, are highly impactful in students being bold in the classroom. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted February 26, 2023 1:43 am mymaVy Reps: 202 I think the best thing you can do is take action steps to make the student feel welcome and also create a learning environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions. I think if the student feels like it is an environment that welcomes ALL students and it is a judge-free space, this will help the student want to participate and communicate with their peers and the teacher. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted February 26, 2023 12:40 pm yHyZuL Reps: 101 I think that trying to do activities that would involve the student in a fun way and let them interact with other students would be the best way to solve this issue. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted February 26, 2023 9:22 pm muWyZy Reps: 200 An activity where students get to know each other would be great! Putting students into sets or pairs where they are given time to discuss assignments or some free time to tell their table partner about something they find interesting may also really help the student open up. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted February 26, 2023 3:34 pm deXaTa Reps: 101 The student needs to be in an environment that makes them feel comfortable. Try implementing more collaborative work as a way of learning and pair that student up with someone who may be on either side of the shyness spectrum to see how they react. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted February 27, 2023 7:43 am uByXeh Reps: 201 You could also have small group lunches where the shy student is invited more than other students so that they can get to know other slowly, less overwhelming. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted March 12, 2023 11:18 am yDapem Reps: 200 As a teacher, you can sit with the student and build their trust. If and when you have earned their trust, you can encourage the student to play with other students, and/or learn why they don’t want to Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted March 31, 2023 10:48 pm maveSy Reps: 100 I would suggest having some activities throughout the week that allow students to collaborate and work together. Perhaps turning lessons into group work activities or just having a day each week in which you dedicate some time to having students get to know each other and communicate. Sometimes the reason a student is shy could be because they don't know how to start a conversation or approach other students. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted February 26, 2023 11:39 pm ezezen Reps: 12 To help this student I would suggest assigning group work to the classroom as to promote social interactions for the whole classroom and not single out the student. The student might feel forced if they are introverted and notice that you are solely pushing social interactions on only them which leads them to become more nervous. Ask more open ended questions not related to school as well like, "What did you do last night?" and follow up later with conversations that start up with their response so they know you remember and are interested. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted February 27, 2023 7:42 am uByXeh Reps: 201 Have students take a "get to know me" survey and then group students who have similar interests. This is a good start to get all students talking. Once the shy student sees that they are not alone in their interests, they might open up more. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted March 27, 2023 2:22 pm aXeDen Reps: 205 I was also a shy student whenever I was younger. I think just make sure to include them in the discussions and playtime in and out of the classroom. Do not force anything on them, but give them the option to join. Continue talking to them and getting to know them. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted October 3, 2023 7:17 pm aSyLyt Reps: 201 I was a shy student and as I got older I was able to grow out of it but some people don't and that is ok. Maybe you could start by asking the student if there is anything that you could do to help them out because there could be someone or something in the room that is causing them to be shy. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted October 6, 2023 8:01 pm uPanaS Reps: 203 Coming from someone who was often shy, I would try to implement some activities that aren't so geared towards extroverted students. Perhaps writing, drawing, personal video diary's, etc. can be ways to get to know the student. Also potentially doing group work in pairs rather than large groups. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted October 6, 2023 11:13 pm aMadup Reps: 100 Keep in mind that every kid is different, and that progress could be uneven. Be patient, create a safe space, and adjust your strategy to the student's particular requirements and degree of comfort. Encourage an increase in social interaction gradually but respect every individual's pace. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted October 8, 2023 5:50 pm eLaqeV Reps: 101 I was a very shy student in school, but I actually loved to talk to people I knew. The problem was I was afraid of being made fun of or being rejected by friends or other adults. I remember telling my mom how much I wanted to make friends, but she said I needed to talk to do that. Talking was a challenge for me growing up but I grew out of it by making positive social interactions. I would suggest getting to know the students by talking to them or giving them a student interest survey. A student interest survey allows them to non-verbally tell you what they like. You can use the data to get to know their interests and apply their interests to a classroom activity or lesson. This lets the student know you care about them, and it helps you earn the student's trust. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 18 Posted October 8, 2023 6:21 pm Qavysy Reps: 101 Maybe you can take the child aside and try to talk to them. Find out what they like and don't like. Show the student that you are interested in them. I am a shy person and I get overwhelmed easily, sometimes it take someone sitting down with me 1:1 to get me to open up and calm down. Then I can relax and be myself. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 19 Posted October 9, 2023 12:26 am aqazez Reps: 101 I think that we have to consider that there may be other factors involved. Anxiety or social anxiety can be present in students before it is even known about, so it can be something more than shyness. Considering this, I would try pairing students up and changing the pairs, to see if they open up with different students. Giving a student something to do and talk about should be an effective way to make them start talking without it being too pushy or having them do this in front of an audience, which can be nerve wracking for anyone. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 20 Posted October 31, 2023 8:07 am yzeqeT Reps: 101 Personally, I was the shy kid growing up, and being forced into social interactions didn't help. Instead, I got more anxiety out of it. I think talking to the students and getting to know them helped me. I interacted the most when teachers would mention some of my favorite subjects and that got me talking. Partner work instead of group work could help too. I feel like group work, especially where other students already know each other well, would not help as much since the shy student would feel or be left out. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 21 Posted February 27, 2023 3:16 am Hanyqe Reps: 202 Maybe have a lunch in to get to know her better! Votes: +0 / -2 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution puRyMe Reps: 101 There may have to be a lunch with multiple people, so that the kid doesn't feel singled out.   Posted on: July 19, 2023 5:26 pm Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.