socratic seminar
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Learn what a Socratic seminar IS and ISN"TTRANSCRIPT
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What is a Socratic Seminar?
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I believe in the power of
asking questions!
Socratic Seminars
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Elfie Israel says:“The Socratic seminar is:• a formal discussion based on a
text • in which the leaders asks open-
ended questions• within the context of the
discussion, • students listen closely to the comments
of others,
• thinking critically for themselves • and articulate their own thoughts
• and responses to the thoughts of others. • They learn to work cooperatively • and question intelligently and civilly.”
Ahh
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Choose a Text
Authentic text that invites inquiry.
Confusing Scripture passage.
Ambiguous short story.
Controversial social issue.
Interpretations of an historical
event.
Applications for a new discovery.
Two opposing primary
documents.
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Prepared Students:
• Read carefully.• Take notes.• Read commentary or
criticism.• Formulate questions,
theories, observations.
• Each observation, question, statement should relate to specific areas of text.
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Role of Discussion Leader
To prepare and ask
types of questions.3
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Questions to interpret the text:
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? • Main idea or underlying value?
• Author’s purpose or perspective?
• Meaning of a particular phrase?
• Better title?
• Most important word/sentence/paragraph?
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Questions to move the discussion along
• Different perspective?
• All had a chance to speak?
• Textual evidence?
• Clarify?
• Relates to?
• Text unclear?
• New perspective?
Leader’s questions stir group to move forward
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Questions that finalize and apply the discussion.
• How do the ideas in the text relate to our lives?
• What do they mean for us personally?
• Why is this material important?
• Is it right that….?
• Do you agree with the author?
THINK!
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Establish Student Expectations
Rebuttal
Debate
Argue
Persuade
Clear Sides
Socratic Seminars use:
• well-informed inquiry
• discussion
• question and answer
• communal spirit
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Teacher role during discussion: Minimal
Should we move back to the text?Are we done with this concept?
Mrs.Wagner-Woodrum
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Assessing Effectiveness
Assign essays and reflections covering content and process.
Provide a rubric days before Socratic Seminar takes place or the assessment is due
A test may be another option.