My students fear it, and I love it. My conversation with Arianna Vailas helped me to see that silence and community go hand in hand.
When I unpack a class discussion, students are quick to point out silence or gaps in the conversation as negatives. I say, "I'm not so sure about that..."
When I unpack a class discussion, students are quick to point out silence or gaps in the conversation as negatives. I say, "I'm not so sure about that..."