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Discover the essentials of conducting a successful Socratic Seminar in your classroom. This method promotes critical thinking and dialogue among students, fostering a deeper understanding of texts through close reading. The seminar is structured within a single class period, featuring inner and outer circles for active discussion and observation. Participants prepare by writing open-ended questions and comments on provided handouts. Follow tips on facilitating discussions, reviewing participant roles and rubrics, and providing constructive feedback for an enriching reflective experience.
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Socratic Seminar Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? And why all the QUESTIONS??????
WHY? WHY? WHY?
Format: • One class period • Inside/ inside circles • Inside is in “active” mode • Outside is in “observation” mode
“Close” reading of the text • Write questions/comments on the handouts • Review the participants role and the rubric
Handouts • Reading: suggestions only • Questions: open-ended to invite discussion • Rubric-review • Observations/ feedback • Reflection