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A Perspective on Classroom Silence in Higher Education through the Lens of Interaction Ritual Chains Theory and Strategies for Mitigation

Authors
Pengke Wang1, *
1Student, Shantou University, Shantou, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 22pkwang@stu.edu.cn
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Pengke Wang
Available Online 12 September 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-462-4_8How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Interaction Ritual Chains; Classroom Silence in Higher Education; Teacher-Student Interaction; Teaching Context; Classroom Agency
Abstract

Through the lens of Interaction Ritual Chains theory, this study investigates classroom silence in higher education, emphasizing the dynamics of teacher-student interactions in shared learning environments. It explores how efforts to achieve academic and cognitive alignment are disrupted by a “silence trap” caused by shallow interactions, misaligned identities, unfocused collective attention, and weakened emotional ties. Four strategies are proposed to address silence and enhance teaching interactions: promoting full physical and psychological engagement, creating ritual barriers to strengthen identity alignment, prioritizing core course content for focused discussions, and building emotional connections through positive emotional energy. These strategies seek to foster an inclusive, vibrant educational environment, transforming the interactional landscape of higher education and supporting talent development.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 9th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
12 September 2025
ISBN
978-2-38476-462-4
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-462-4_8How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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