Here is today’s tweet of the day, courtesy of @MrTomRad, and some short commentary about the tweet:
A few thoughts:
- Quiet is important at times. There are some students for whom quiet is necessary to learn effectively. Quiet is also essential for respecting others when they are sharing their thoughts and opinions. Learning quiet at the appropriate times is showing concerns for others.
- Quietness is a characteristic of being spiritually contemplative and reflective. The quiet allows us to turn our hearts fully toward the Lord and to hear His voice.
- That being said, there is probably too much quiet just for the sake of quiet in classrooms — quiet being expected for the sake of compliance rather than for some learning ideal.
- Some of the best learning takes place in a noisy, bustling classroom. Authentic learning is often very messy in that way.
What are your thoughts on quiet?