Silence within and beyond Pedagogical Settings

By Eva Alerby

Book Overview

This book explores the significance of silence within and beyond pedagogical contexts. Silence is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon for everyday life: since schools mirror society, it is also significant in education. While silence can be experienced in a multitude of different ways, the author reflects on whether silence itself can bear a message: is there an aspect of dialogue in silence, or is it a language all of its own? This book examines a variety of silences essential for education, examining such topics as silence and aspects of power, silent students, and the relationship between listening and silence. Drawing on a range of empirical data, the author elucidates the significance of silence in pedagogical contexts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 303051062X
• ISBN13: 9783030510626
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
• Length: 103 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"