This episode offers an exploration of silence in education, challenging traditional notions of verbal dominance in the classroom. By examining silence as a positive pedagogical tool, it provides insights into fostering student agency and engagement.

Educators will gain practical strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment that respects the diverse ways in which students process and engage with content. And there is a mini Methods Consult from Lara talking about inductive, deductive and abductive reasoning. Enjoy!

This week's host: Jonathan Sherbino

Episode webpage

Article: Su, F., Wood, M., & Tribe, R. (2023). ‘Dare to be silent’: Re-conceptualising silence as a positive pedagogical approach in schools. Research in Education, 116(1), 29–42.

Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

Production of Unit for teaching and learning at Karolinska Institutet