This accessible book offers a fresh perspective on engagement, with an emphasis on how
teachers can create the conditions for active engagement and the role learners can play in …

While it is true that in recent times applied linguistics researchers have begun to show an
increased interest in the role that learners' emotions play in the second language acquisition …

This study reviews the current body of research into reasons for Japanese university
students' reluctance toward spoken class participation in English, along with a critical review …

While learner silence in the classroom has recently become a topic of interest for teachers
and researchers alike, the emotional effect of silence on classroom participants themselves …

This paper discusses the issue of tolerance of silence within university tutorials from a cross-
cultural, comparative perspective. A mixed methods, quasi-experimental approach was …

Developing effective assessments is a critical component of quality instruction. Assessments
are effective when they are well-aligned with the learning outcomes, can confirm that all …

It is still a challenge for students to engage in classroom dialogue actively and realize
effective dialogue-based learning, as classroom dialogue are influenced by a multitude of …

Silence in language learning is commonly viewed negatively, with language teachers often
struggling to interpret learner silence and identify whether it is part of communication, mental …

Sylvie teaches a kindergarten-to-secondgrade special education class in a major city. She is
aware that the acquisition and development of language is necessary for cognitive and …

Silence is a key pedagogical issue in language education. Seen by some as a space for
thinking and reflection during the learning process, for others silence represents a threat …