Socratic Seminar The unexamined life is not worth

Socratic Seminar “The unexamined life is not worth living. ”—Socrates

What is it? The goal of a Socratic seminar is for students to help one another understand the ideas, issues, and values reflected in a specific text. Students are responsible for facilitating a discussion around ideas in the text rather than asserting opinions. Through a process of listening, making meaning, and finding common ground students work toward shared understanding rather than trying to prove a particular argument. A Socratic seminar is not used for the purpose of debate, persuasion, or personal reflection, as the focus is on developing shared meaning of a text.

What is it? To bring a group of people together, teach them how to engage with one another, and thereby open new worlds of understanding that were previously out of reach (Hubpages. com). Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. —Henry Ford

“How to do the Socratic Method” You. Tube: Teach. Like. This http: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=how+to+do+the+socratic+method&&v iew=detail&mid=F 37 C 9 FD 6367 D 9 C 8 FC 91 C&FORM=VRD GAR

Socratic Seminar Ground Rules v Speak so that all can hear you. v Listen closely. v Be mindful to not dominate the conversation. v Speak without raising hands. v Be patient and open-minded. v Talk to each other, NOT just to the leader.

Socratic Seminar Ground Rules v Ask for clarification. Don’t stay confused. v Invite and allow others to speak. v Consider all viewpoints and ideas. v Everyone needs to contribute. v Know that you are responsible for the quality of the seminar.

“Five Ways to Become a Better Listener” Julian Treasure http: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=five+ways+to+become+a+better+liste ner&&view=detail&mid=F 523 B 21 C 81015 D 5 E 9239&FOR M=VRDGAR