Quiet students put themselves at a disadvantage by not being involved
involved students who ask questions and communicate their answers have better retention and understanding of the material.
I have found humor helps quiet/shy students open up a little. Everyone likes to laugh and feel good so if you can put a student at ease using humor you've just accomplished to goals: laughter and a sense of ease which tends to influence student participation.
I really disagree with this because it is such a broad encompassing statement, and it suggest quiet students are not involved in the class. Listening and processing are two excellent parts to the discussion in any classroom. Flannery O'Connor was said to sit in the back of the class and never speak but occasionally giggle at something silly that was said in class.
I am concerned that this statement is judgmental and dismissive and cast the responsibility on the student. As instructors we have to use a variety of strategies to reach all kinds students.
I suggest finding teaching strategies that are directed at introverted students.
Hi Rachael,
The smaller setting may make the student open up more. Most shy people are more sociable in a smaller or one-on-one setting.
Patricia Scales
For the most part yes, but what if you just have shy students, who are very adept and get good grades but just do not display in class, are small groups and different interaction methods the way to go?
