Timidez no contexto escolar e acadêmico: rompendo o silêncio a partir de um relato de experiência

Abstract

Shyness is a behavioral characteristic that manifests itself as reluctance or discomfort in social situations, especially when interacting with unknown people or in new environments, and can vary in intensity. Although shyness can bring challenges, it is important to recognize that it is not a definitive characteristic and can be worked on, including in educational environments. Thus, the present work aimed to discuss shyness and its possible repercussions on the teaching-learning process in the school and academic context through an experience report. This is a phenomenological, qualitative research with a descriptive-exploratory nature, which proposes discussion through the presentation of an experience report. To this end, the narrative of the life story of a student in the 8th period of the Pedagogy course at the Federal University of Paraíba/UFPB was used as a methodological instrument. The report revealed aspects involving shyness in classroom contexts that have a direct impact on participation in debates, interest in proposed collective activities, such as presenting seminars; in interpersonal relationships and personal and professional development. The need for discussions about behavioral and emotional aspects that can interfere in the teaching-learning process, such as shyness, is highlighted, giving visibility to these themes in the educational context. Thus, there is a need for studies that encompass this discussion, proposing inclusive pedagogical practices that consider the uniqueness of students.