Does Silence have a place in Higher Education? Exploring the effectiveness of positive silence as an instrument of pedagogy.
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Tsagas, M. 2024. Does Silence have a place in Higher Education? Exploring the effectiveness of positive silence as an instrument of pedagogy. Research in Teacher Education. 14 (1), pp. 25-30.
Authors | Tsagas, M. |
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Abstract | Conceptually, silence has been widely accepted as an inherently useful tool. In instances of public speaking, it can be used to build anticipation, emphasise a particular point and even to enhance the atmosphere of delivery. Yet, in education there is a long history of its utilisation carrying negative connotations. This action research project challenges this long-standing adversarial predisposition and, in line with recent literature, evidences its strength as a pedagogical technique for enhancing student cognition, prompting active learning, and facilitating deeper engagement. |
Keywords | Pedagogy; Positive Silence; Oppressive Silence; Multiple Intelligence Theory; Active and Deep Learning |
Journal | Research in Teacher Education |
Journal citation | 14 (1), pp. 25-30 |
ISSN | 2046-1240 |
2047-3818 | |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | The School of Education and Communities, University of East London |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Anyone |
Web address (URL) | https://uel.ac.uk/our-research/research-school-education-communities/research-teacher-education-volume-14-no-1-may-2024 |
Publication dates | |
Online | May 2024 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 19 Dec 2023 |
Deposited | 14 Feb 2024 |
Copyright holder | © 2023, The Author |
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