EPISODE · Sep 4, 2024 · 28 MIN
E59 - Silence, SEL, and English language teaching (with Luis Javier Pentón Herrera)
from The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast · host The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast
In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked role of silence in the language classroom. Discover how integrating moments of quiet can enhance learning, foster self-reflection, and support social-emotional learning (SEL). Luis Javier Pentón Herrera shares his insights and practical tips for teachers looking to bring quiet into their classrooms. Tune in now and learn how silence can be a powerful tool in your teaching toolkit! Reflect with us: What role does silence play in your language classroom? 📚Resources: Podcast episode: E2 - Shut up and let them talk! Website: Luis Javier Pentón Herrera Article: 2024 TESOL Teacher of the Year Book: Social Emotional Learning In the English Language Classroom (Luis Javier Pentón Herrera & Gilda Martinez-Alba, 2021) Silence in English Language Pedagogy: From Research to Practice (Bao, 2023) Article: Into the Void: Re-envisioning Silence Through an SEL Lens in Foreign Language Education (Forthcoming, December 2024) Book: Social-Emotional Learning in English Language Teaching (Forthcoming, December 2024)
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In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked role of silence in the language classroom. Discover how integrating moments of quiet can enhance learning, foster self-reflection, and support social-emotional learning (SEL). Luis Javier Pentón Herrera shares his insights and practical tips for teachers looking to bring quiet into their classrooms. Tune in now and learn how silence can be a powerful tool in your teaching toolkit! Reflect with us: What role does silence play in your language classroom? 📚Resources: Podcast episode: E2 - Shut up and let them talk! Website: Luis Javier Pentón Herrera Article: 2024 TESOL Teacher of the Year Book: Social Emotional Learning In the English Language Classroom (Luis Javier Pentón Herrera & Gilda Martinez-Alba, 2021) Silence in English Language Pedagogy: From Research to Practice (Bao, 2023) Article: Into the Void: Re-envisioning Silence Through an SEL Lens in Foreign Language Education (Forthcoming, December 2024) Book: Social-Emotional Learning in English Language Teaching (Forthcoming, December 2024)
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