Silent Pedagogy:Theorizing Practice

The research article theorizes an innovation in teaching practice; the methodology of silent teaching. As the name suggests, silence is prescribed for both the teacher and the learner. The methodology is practiced at Avalon Heights International School, Mumbai, India for over a decade and aims to tap the benefit of silence for effective learning. The positive outcomes of the method establish the efficacy and cue for further investigation through research. The practice of silent teaching must be encouraged in other schools for establishing its relevance in the larger context.