The Socratic seminar is a formal discussion, based on a text, in which the leader asks open-ended questions. Within the context of the discussion, students listen closely to the comments of others, thinking critically for themselves, and articulate their own thoughts and their responses to the thoughts of others. They learn to work cooperatively and to question intelligently and civilly.
Why/How Use Socratic Seminar? |
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ThinkingEach member reads, thinks, and prepares for the dialogue.
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Listening
Each member listens to the others and participates accordingly.
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Observing
The outer circle observes and evaluates the inner circle's performance.
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