Socratic Seminar
STUDENT-DRIVEN LEARNING
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Step back and let the magic unfold as your students take the helm, steering conversations to profound depths. This video isn't just about a Socratic Seminar; it's a journey into the heart of intellectual exploration. Picture vibrant discussions, fierce debates, and a hunger for understanding so deep, it's palpable. And this is just one way to unlock that potential. Buckle up, because once you empower your students this way, there's no limit to the heights they can reach!
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What would a “successful” socratic seminar look like for high school students? Middle school students? Elementary students?
How might you plan an effective socratic seminar for the students in your classroom? How would you transfer responsibility to your students and to what extent can you envision this becoming entirely student run?
How might you evaluate students through tis process? To what extent would you allow self or peer evaluation to play a part?
Do you have concerns about “controlling” what is learned during a Socratic Seminar versus during a normal class period? In planning for a specific seminar, have you thought about conceptual depth vs breadth and how you might steer your students to meet your expectations?
Research the Harkness Discussion model (Harkness at Philip Exeter Academy). How does this strategy compare with the socratic seminar? What elements might make Harness successful in your context?
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Check out these resources:
READ: What is the Harkness Discussion? … Why I’ve Embraced this Teaching Method and How It’s Worked for Me