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?

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. 

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. Eva Alerby is Professor at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. 

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