Socratic Seminars
What are Socratic Seminar?
Socratic Seminars are named after Socrates' belief in the power of asking questions. Socratic Seminars align with the work of John Dewey, Lev Vygotsky, Jean Piaget, and Paulo Friere.
What is the format of a Socratic Circle?
1. Choose the text
2. Prepare the students
3. Prepare the questions
4. Establish student expectations
5. Establish your role
6. Assess effectiveness
2. Prepare the students
3. Prepare the questions
4. Establish student expectations
5. Establish your role
6. Assess effectiveness