This paper is a limited but careful observation and criticism of a Silent Way class by a neutral
observer. The presentation assumes the reader is familiar with the basic tenets and …

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The article focuses on the relevance of integrating silence practices into the classroom in the
US The periods of silence has been viewed efficient in fostering inner peace, creativity and …

The use of the Silent Way method of second language instruction in beginning and
intermediate Spanish classes at the college level is described. The approach encourages …

The Silent Way emphasizes knowing the student and supporting the development of his self-
awareness as a learner. Silence serves two purposes. The student learns to sharpen his …

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Silence can be a powerful mode of communication. While this may be a new idea to many
with backgrounds in Western culture, people of Eastern cultures have long understood this …

The interpretation of silence depends on meanings that are negotiated in a particular social
and cultural location, or place and space. Silence is an under-theorized and under …

What do you do with a few quiet students in the basic speech course?" Quiet" is inclusive of
the more-focused terms available, each of which expresses some particular stance in …

Across pedagogical approaches, silence and speech are rarely recognized as equally
important ways to demonstrate knowledge. Favoring speech in the classroom indicates a …