MCD 1520 - Week 4_Mastering Academic Discussion Techniques

What is the primary goal of a Socratic seminar in an academic discussion?

• To memorise facts

• To explore complex ideas through dialogue

• To win an argument

• To summarise a text

Which of the following is an example of a question of clarification?

• What are the implications of this theory?

• Can you explain what you mean by that term?

• How does this perspective differ from others?

• What evidence supports this claim?

What type of question encourages participants to provide reasons, evidence, and causes?

• Questions of clarification

• Questions about assumptions

• Questions that encourage reasons, evidence, and causes

• Questions about implications and consequences

Which question type is focused on exploring different viewpoints or perspectives?

• Questions about assumptions

• Questions about implications and consequences

• Questions about viewpoints or perspectives

• Questions of clarification

What is the purpose of asking questions about assumptions in a discussion?

• To confirm facts

• To challenge judgements that may not have clear evidence

• To summarise the main points

• To provide a conclusion

Which of the following is a key component of active listening?

• Interrupting frequently

• Taking notes

• Ignoring the speaker

• Preparing your response while others speak

What is a talk move in the context of academic discussions?

• A physical gesture to indicate agreement

• A strategy to facilitate and direct dialogue

• A method to summarise a discussion

• A way to end a conversation

Which question type is concerned with the potential outcomes of a discussion?

• Questions about assumptions

• Questions about implications and consequences

• Questions of clarification

• Questions about viewpoints or perspectives

What is the role of facilitation in a Socratic seminar?

• To dominate the conversation

• To guide and direct the dialogue

• To provide all the answers

• To summarise the discussion

Which of the following is an example of a question about questions?

• What is the main idea of this text?

• Why is this question important?

• How does this evidence support the claim?

• What are the consequences of this action?