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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Part I. Silence in the Light of Theoretical Reflections. - Chapter 1. Speaking Silence the Different Aspects of Silence. - Chapter 2. Silence and the Arts. - Chapter 3. What Is Heard in Silence? Or the Art of Listening. - Chapter 4. The Significance of Silence in Pedagogical Settings. - Part II. Considerations of Silence in Day-to-Day Life at School Some Experiences from Students. - Chapter 5. The Value of a Quiet Place in School. - Chapter 6. Silent Communication or `Taxi Hell . - Part III. The Art of Appreciating Silence. - Chapter 7. Closing Thoughts on Silence and Pedagogy.
