Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Shy does not talk There is a student that is so shy that they will not speak to peers or the teacher. What would you do to get the student to open up and start talking? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would not try to force the student out of their shell, as the insecurity or discomfort that is causing that behavior would only get worse. I would try and establish a connection with the student or foster a small scale and comfortable environment where they feel comfortable coming out of their shell. Perhaps by pulling them aside or having assignments with groups of only 2-3