The aim of this contribution is to share an initial reflection on the inclusive and reflective potential of silence in the context of educational processes. Today's society is often characterised by a constant search for the spoken word, for sound, leaving little space for reflection, which can also take place through the exercise of silence. The contribution starts with a general overview of the polysemy of the concept of silence, according to various perspectives of interpretation; subsequently, the focus is shifted to the importance that silence can assume from an educational perspective. The contribution concludes with a reflection on the pedagogical potential of silence to foster inclusive processes, based on the recognition of the self and the other, both from the perspective of the student and of the educator.