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Indeed, I have golden memories of my school life. Except for one thing   I felt very shy in the classroom. I had a hard time speaking or being in the limelight. My teachers wrote in my report cards consistently that I was a refined but reticent child. Most teachers accepted my quietness, were kind and tried to help me emerge from my shell. However, I had one teacher who was angry with me for not participating more in class. So great was her annoyance that one day, when she asked a question and as usual, I did not raise my hand, she threw the blackboard eraser at me and shouted furiously, “I know you know the answer but you just won’t answer!” Luckily, I ducked and was not hurt. Shockingly violent as this outburst was, the point to note is that this teacher did not understand my trait of shyness1. It is more likely, however, that teachers overlook children who are shy because of their silent obedience.  \nIn the heart of every early childhood professional lies the deep  \n1 Editor’s note: There is NEVER a reason for violent behavior towards children.  \ndesire to reach, touch and inspire all children in the classroom so that they may bloom and grow to their maximum heights. Children who feel shy, perhaps because of the quiet cocoon they may live in, often get overlooked and may thus not reach the promise of their potential. Educators may not only have disregarded these children, but also the whole issue this implies for the actualization of human capability. This article presentsa focused and respectful understanding of and strategies for teachers to help the child who feels shy move forward toward emotional liberty and security. In her book Complete Confidence, Hankin  \n(2004) says,“To be confident,  \na person must walk a path of freedom, arriving at a place called Emotional Maturity”(p. 1) .  \nUnderstanding Shyness  \nDefinition  \nThe research on shyness is limited. According to Blankson, O’Brien, Leerkes, Marcovitch, and Calkins (2011), “Although there are currently different conceptualizations about the originsand definitions of shyness, one common thread among various definitions is that shyness involves wariness about, and fear of, people and social stimuli that are unfamiliar”(p. 106) . Shyness is seen as a predisposition to be fearful of being rejected by others and causes inhibited behavior, quietness, awkwardness, and discomfort in social situations.  \nStatistics  \nButler (2008) indicates that only about five percent of adults believe they have never been shy at all, and about 80% of people say that they experienced periods of pronounced shyness during childhood and adolescence. It seems that over half the people  \n6 Dimensions • Volume 48/Number 1  \nwho felt shy grow out of the problem to a large degree, but about 40% of people in America still describe themselves as shy.  \nCauses  \nAlthough there is agreement among researchers that shyness may be an inherited trait, what is significant for teachers is there is even stronger agreement between authorities on this subject, that environment and child guidance may determine ultimately whether a child will be shy or not (Shapiro, 2000) . Studies by Blankson, O’Brien, Leerkes, Marcovitch, and Calkins, (2011) indicate shyness is modified when parents and teachers are taught to guide their young children to be more at ease.  \nChildren who feel shy may be apprehensive and fearful.  \nIn their longitudinal study, Zhang et al. (2017) conclude that,“Given the early emergence of negative social and academic correlates of shyness, efforts to improve shy children’s school adjustment may be needed to occur early in the school years”(p.477) .  \nFeatures of Shyness and Related Strategies for Teachers  \nPhysical Features of Shyness  \nBased on a neurobiological analysis, shyness can be seen a","cbCaiqlCnzXEjyJ2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqlCnzXEjyJ2","pdf",145628,"English","# Supporting the Child Who is Shy in the Classroom\n## Understanding Shyness\n### Definition\n### Statistics\n### Causes\n## Features of Shyness and Related Strategies for Teachers\n### Physical Features of Shyness\n### Five Strategies for Addressing Physical Features of Shyness\n## Relaxation techniques\n## A well-organized environment\n## The process of growth through play\n## Affirmations in physical ways\n## Smooth, well-planned transitions","[{\"question\":\"How does the article define shyness and how does it affect behavior in social situations?\",\"answer\":\"Shyness is described as a wariness and fear of unfamiliar people and social stimuli. 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