Timid Student




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Timid or Reflective Student

Technique: This may be a part of the student’s temperament. It is also a learning style. Work to value the student as s/he presents the self and work with the student to be certain s/he has coping skills and the will to let others know about needs.

Procedures: Encourage peer interactions in the classroom.

Provide activities that highlight peer interaction.
Use organized and free-choice grouping.
Arrange the seating and room arrangement to permit talking, socializing, meeting.
Explain and practice socialization skills and structures.
Incorporate verbal and nonverbal dimensions in classroom activities.
Highlight the value of students and their successes and improvement in social interactions.
Explain and practice numerous successful roles for social interaction. (Cooperative learning materials provide definitions).
Talk with each student individually about social progress and perceived stumbling blocks and growth opportunities.
Develop individualized growth plans to enhance socialization skills and help promote security in working for attainment.

Other concerns: Some students withdraw out of fear or a lack of self esteem. Dreikurs (1968) discusses the withdrawn or helpless student. There are diagnostic checklists to assist in determining how debilitating some of these choices are. Refer students for counseling and professional help if the behavior seems pervasive and is damaging the student.

Still water runs deep - Sir Walter Raleigh

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