Check out the extended discussion on Bridget's blog of my comment in class on Friday about shyness. Here is a slightly revised argument that I present in the comments there:
1) Shyness is a habit. (definition, excluding pathological conditions that can present similarly)
2) It is possible in principle to change habits. (abundant observation; e.g. my mother managed to quit smoking after 25 years)
3) Shyness interferes with effective learning. (abundant research data regarding the ineffectiveness of passive learning strategies)
4) Anything that interferes with effective learning is bad for students. (definition)
(therefore) 5) Shyness is a bad habit for students.
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