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International Journal of Progressive Education 2014, Vol. 10(2) 37-42
Embracing Silence and the Emptiness between Unspoken Words
pp. 37 - 42
Publish Date: June 15, 2014 | Number of Views: 468 | Number of Download: 756
Abstract
This article examines the use of silence as a constructive teaching tool in the classroom rather than as a punitive measure. The author offers suggestions for the inclusion of silence to benefit students specifically in a literature high school classroom.
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APA 7th edition
VanSlyke-Briggs, K. (2014). Embracing Silence and the Emptiness between Unspoken Words. International Journal of Progressive Education, 10(2), 37-42.
Harvard
VanSlyke-Briggs, K. (2014). Embracing Silence and the Emptiness between Unspoken Words. International Journal of Progressive Education, 10(2), pp. 37-42.
Chicago 16th edition
VanSlyke-Briggs, Kjersti (2014). "Embracing Silence and the Emptiness between Unspoken Words". International Journal of Progressive Education 10 (2):37-42.
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