The widespread phenomenon of classroom silence among college students signifi-cantly restricts the effectiveness of classroom teaching.Based on the life course theory and using interviews,a case study was conducted on the silent individual,H,revealing that the controlling parenting style from the family during the individual's growth and the educational learning experience under instrumental rationality have a profound impact on his silence.To change the situation of classroom silence,families need to establish correct educational con-cepts and create a relaxing and democratic atmosphere;schools need to care about the ration-ality of educational values and form an educational synergy with families;individuals need to reflect on their own life course to achieve self-transformation.
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