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Socratic Seminars

Socratic Seminars. English IV. Purpose. Socratic seminars are named for their embodiment of Socrates’ belief in the power of asking questions. The purpose of a Socratic Seminar is to achieve a deeper understanding about the ideas and values in a text. . Purpose.

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Socratic Seminars

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  1. Socratic Seminars English IV

  2. Purpose • Socratic seminars are named for their embodiment of Socrates’ belief in the power of asking questions. • The purpose of a Socratic Seminar is to achieve a deeper understanding about the ideas and values in a text.

  3. Purpose “The Socratic seminar is a formal discussion, based on a text, in which the leader asks open-ended questions.  Within the context of the discussion, students listen closely to the comments of others, thinking critically for themselves, and articulate their own thoughts and their responses to the thoughts of others.  They learn to work cooperatively and to question intelligently and civilly.” Israel, Elfie.  “Examining Multiple Perspectives in Literature.”  In Inquiry and the Literary Text: Constructing Discussions n the English Classroom.  James Holden and John S. Schmit, eds.  Urbana, IL: NCTE, 2002.

  4. How It Works • In the Seminar, participants systematically question and examine issues and principles related to a particular content, and articulate different points-of-view. • The group conversation assists participants in constructing meaning through disciplined analysis, interpretation, listening, and participation.

  5. How It Works • Good discussions occur when participants study the text closely in advance, listen actively, share their ideas and questions in response to the ideas and questions of others, and search for evidence in the text to support their ideas.

  6. Setting the Ground Rules • Don’t raise hands • Listen carefully • Address one another respectfully • Base any opinions on the text • What other rules do you want to include?

  7. Be respectful • Don’t interrupt • Stay on topic • Be open to all ideas • Have your book ready • Don’t use phones • One person talking at a time • It’s a discussion, not a debate • Speak clearly

  8. Participate • Be fully committed to the process • Talk in turn • Don’t get off topic

  9. Everyone speaks at least once • Don’t interrupt • Avoid confrontation • Keep the conversation going • Don’t change the subject • Stay on topic • Be respectful • Raise a hand to indicate that you wish to speak • Take notes • No yelling

  10. Be respectful • Everyone must participate at least once • Have your book ready • Don’t laugh at the ideas or opinions of others • Ask questions if there’s something you don’t understand

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