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problem,
feign ignorance about a subject,
and try to draw out from the other person
his fullest possible knowledge about it.
What is a Socratic Seminar?
*a method used to understand information
by creating dialectic in class regarding a
specific text.
questions.
There are no right or wrong answers.
At the end of successful Socratic Seminars,
participants often leave with more
questions than they brought with them.
The Question:
The Socratic Seminar opens with a
question
Paraphrase accurately?
Support others?
Seem prepared?
REMEMBER:
• Students need text in advance.
• Seminars usually last approximately 45 minutes.
• Questions: open-ended, lead to further questions,
open-core-closing, no right or wrong answer
• Text Support
• Fish Bowl technique for large classes
• Accountability? Create an end product, rubrics, not
just on speaking
• Discussion not Debate!
Benefits include:
• Time to engage in in-depth discussions,
problem solving, and clarification of ideas
• Building a strong, collaborative work
culture
• Enhanced knowledge and research base
• Increased success for all students
• Teaching respect for diverse ideas,
people, and practices
•Creating a positive learning environment
for all students