What actually happens when we stop treating student silence as laziness and start seeing it as a signal? In Part 2 of this eye-opening conversation with Judy Thompson, we go deeper into fear, motivation, mistakes, psychological safety, and what it really means to create a classroom where learners can think, contribute, and challenge without shame. This episode explores why so-called mistakes are often signs of intelligence, how traditional correction can damage growth, and why real teaching must move beyond control and into facilitation. If you care about student voice, autonomy, and the future of education, this is the conversation you need to hear.

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