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Socratic Seminar

Learn the art of Socratic Seminar with this guide. Understand the difference between debate and dialogue, teacher and student roles, and effective communication strategies. Enhance critical thinking and collaboration skills.

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Socratic Seminar

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  1. Socratic Seminar The Mighty League, Vol. 1 The Terrible Taunting This PowerPoint is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

  2. Socrates • 469 BC – 399 BC • Greek Philosopher • Socratic Seminar – Socrates founded this way of teaching that involves students learning through questioning while the instructor moderates the discussion as opposed to leading it. This PowerPoint is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

  3. Debate vs. Dialogue • Debate is oppositional; two opposing sides try to prove each other wrong. • Dialogue is collaborative; multiple sides work toward a shared understanding. • The Socratic Seminar is dialogue; you work as a class to better understand the topic. This PowerPoint is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

  4. The Teacher’s Role in a Socratic Seminar • Prepare questions to prompt students toward the discussion of your topic. • World Connection Questions • Open-Ended Questions • Closed-Ended Questions • Monitor guidelines and keep students on task. This PowerPoint is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

  5. Students’ Socratic Seminar Guidelines • Refer to or quote a text when needed but realize that the seminar is not a test of memory. • It’s ok to not participate in one of the topics if it is an area that you are not familiar with; instead, listen and learn. • Ask questions when you are confused. • Make notes about ideas you want to come back to and discuss later. This PowerPoint is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

  6. You do not raise your hands for permission to speak; respectfully wait for the other person to stop speaking before you begin. • Listen attentively to what others have to say. • Speak loudly and clearly so that they can hear you when you speak. • Speak to the students, not your teacher. This PowerPoint is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

  7. Focus on discussing your ideas, not arguing your opinions. This PowerPoint is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

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