Embracing Silence and the Emptiness between Unspoken Words

Kjersti VanSlyke-Briggs

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Original article | International Journal of Progressive Education 2014, Vol. 10(2) 37-42

Embracing Silence and the Emptiness between Unspoken Words

Kjersti VanSlyke-Briggs

pp. 37 - 42 | Manu. Number: ijpe.2014.049

Published online: June 15, 2014 | Number of Views: 44 | Number of Download: 318

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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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VanSlyke-Briggs, K. (2014). Embracing Silence and the Emptiness between Unspoken Words . International Journal of Progressive Education, 10(2), 37-42.

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VanSlyke-Briggs, K. (2014). Embracing Silence and the Emptiness between Unspoken Words . International Journal of Progressive Education, 10(2), pp. 37-42.

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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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