Introduction to the Socratic Seminar

True or False, in a Socratic Circle discussion it's best not to raise hands or have name tags?

• True

• False

Which of the following are goals of a effective socratic circle discussion for students?

• To speak at least twice

• Engage in democratic dialogue

• Learn the truth is most often nuanced and not simple.

• develop media literacy to enable deeper learning.

We will use the following Type of Socratic Seminar to help organize our discussions.

• The multiple fishbowl set-up.

• The multiple fishbowl set-up.

• The multiple fishbowl set-up.

• The multiple fishbowl set-up.

There are six steps in a well run socratic seminar, which below are what we will do in steps one through three?

• Broaden the Discussion

• Explain the Process

• Prepare the Seminar

• Set Parameters (agree of norms)

Which of the following represent best why teachers use the Socratic Seminar to teach history? (choose all that apply)

• Teachers use these to make sure that students are learning exactly what they should be learning.

• Teachers use these to grade a large group of students efficiently.

• Teachers use these to help students learn that being a democratic citizen involves complex challenges that often feel chaotic.

• Teachers use these to make sure that students do their readings.