Lesson Category: Course 4 | Socratic Reasoning

Final Course Discussion   Welcome to the final discussion for this course! Please respond to the following discussion prompt(s). Onnce you have posted, engage with other participants by commenting, connecting, and questioning the content of their post. Click the 'REPLY' button to respond. This forum is restricted to members of the associated course(s) and group(s). [...]

Let's Reflect! Reflect on what you learned in this module and respond to the following prompt(s). Once you have posted, engage with other participants by commenting, connecting, and questioning the content of their post. Click the 'REPLY' button to respond. This forum is restricted to members of the associated course(s) and group(s). Private You do [...]

Let's Reflect! Reflect on what you learned in this module and respond to the following prompt(s). Once you have posted, engage with other participants by commenting, connecting, and questioning the content of their post. Click the 'REPLY' button to respond. This forum is restricted to members of the associated course(s) and group(s). Private You do [...]

  Effective Questioning Scenario Review the following scenario. Then read through the student responses and answer the associated reflection questions. Scenario     Student #1Student #2Student #1 Student #1 Response Why is segregation an unjust law? Why is Dr. King writing the letter? What is the difference between just and unjust laws? What are examples of [...]

Student Questioning When students write their own questions, they articulate their current understandings and make connections with new ideas. But writing questions can be hard for students. Student Questioning     by Gary Colletti Essential to a Socratic seminar are quality questions to help drive the dialogue. Below is a selection of readings and resources [...]

Effective Practice Scenario Review the following scenario. Then read through the student responses and answer the associated reflection questions. Scenario      Your eleventh grade students participated in a seminar using the text of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. During the discussion, the following students responded on a question posed to the group: Who [...]

  The Power of Practice Learning something new is hard. It takes time, and most importantly, practice. “Practice” in the broadest sense of the term, is to repeat an activity regularly. As educational practitioners, it is essential we consider how effective practice of our own knowledge and skills helps to ensure the success of our [...]

Building Logical Reasoning Skills Logical thinking is the process in which one uses reasoning consistently to come to a conclusion. It allows learners to understand what they read and see, and build upon that knowledge. All of which is central to a successful Socratic discussion. Below is a selection of readings and resources from which [...]

Growing Toward a Socratic Practice Clear reasoning is essential to a Socratic dialogue, but where should one start? Starting small and building your practice takes time. Review steps you can take to build the necessary reasoning skills to move students toward critical reading and developing strong arguments with sound reasoning. Growing in Socratic Practice   [...]