The Socratic Seminar dates back to around 400 BC. This method laid the groundwork for Western systems of logic and philosophy. We see this particular strategy used frequently in gifted classes, there are even companies who have helped teachers by developing books with rich text and questions already developed. Junior Great Books can be found in many gifted classrooms.
The Socratic Seminar revolves around a piece of rich text. This can be a piece of literature, art, music, news, or other element the teacher sees fit to use in the classroom. This is followed by questions asked and answered in a civil discussion. This should not be used as a time for debates, debates follow a different set of guidelines.
The Socratic Seminar revolves around a piece of rich text. This can be a piece of literature, art, music, news, or other element the teacher sees fit to use in the classroom. This is followed by questions asked and answered in a civil discussion. This should not be used as a time for debates, debates follow a different set of guidelines.
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