Quiet Children and the Classroom Teacher

Intended to assist educators at all levels to teach students who are quiet, the first part of this book (The Quiet Ones: Why Are They So Quiet?) presents a summary of current theory and research concerning quiet children and their low willingness to communicate. The second part of the book (Working with Quiet Children) includes specific suggestions for facilitating these children's classroom functioning. Sections of the book are: Why are Children Quiet?; Different Kinds of Quiet Children; Effects of Quietness; Quiet People in School; Self-Analysis for Teachers; Identifying Quiet Students; Personal Report of Communication Fear Measure; Developing a Communication-Responsive Classroom; Working with Communication-Apprehensive Children; and Referring Students for Special Help. A list of 27 recommended readings is attached. (RS)