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The Socratic MethodA simple method of question and answer that has been around for a long timeBefore the video: offer only that the Socratic method of instruction that requires participation.

The next activity was to watch the clip form Monty Python. The students were to then write down what they thought were three important components of the method:

QuestionsAnswers,CollaborationFreedom to be wrongGuessingGuided answersPromptingCelebration of correct answers7WelcometoEntreprenuershipMr. KosmanRoom 1203WelcometoWord/Excel Half CreditMr. KosmanRoom 1203WelcometoWord/Excel Full CreditMr. KosmanRoom 1203My AnswersWho am I?An Awesome Teacher at least in my own mindWhere am I?Back where I belong, in the classroom.What am I doing here?Doing what I do best.The bell ringer for today was for the students to provide a one-word or one-sentence answer to these questions. The requirements are to Be Creative, be honest and be positive. I shared my answers with tem after the activity.6

How It Can WorkMethod 1 Mr . Kosmans Chain of CommandI say itYou do itEnd of chain.Not the preferred method.

Part of my duty is to provide for a safe environment. Safe from ridicule or embarrassment is part of that. Enforcement is one method of ensuring that

There are many downsides.

In truth, there is some of this required for every classroom8How It Can WorkMethod 2 Be a ProfessionalDefinitionpersonwhoisexpertathisorherworkHistoricallyoccupation one professes to be skilled in (15th Century)Communication is at the heart of the wordNo more than at a tech school is this essential and expected

Communication is the root of the word.

You cannot be a professional without the willingness to profess what you know (or dont know)9ExpectationsBe PreparedTo be rightTo be wrongTo allow others to do the sameBe on TimeWith your contributionsWith your supportWith your self moderationTo be prepared does mean having text, paper, pen etc., but is goes well beyond that.

To be on time means to be in BEFORE the last bell, but that too is only part of it.10ExpectationsProduceYou are judged first not by who you are but by what you produceTreat every task as chance to show the best in yourselfAcceptConstructive criticismCongratulations

Remember the quote on the wall. Your first product is YOU!

Try to produce the best product you can, Start with yourself.

11In SummaryIf you want to build a ship, dont drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea. Antoine de Saint a French writer and poet (but dont hold that against him)12I Bet You Still Have a Few Questions

13What is the least amount of work I can do and still make it through this year?Will grading be difficult or easy?Will this class be hard work or a walk in the park?What do I do if I need to use the bathroom in the middle of class?Where can I get last years tests?Is there still time to get out of this class?I was told this was going to be easy. I wonder if they lied to me?Am I in the wrong class?What period is this?What? Summer is over already?Just a few funny questions14Me Too.15I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme)

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