Socratic Seminar

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.

 Inner - Outer circle activity

 This was a fun way to teach and see your students learning. It was pretty intimidating though. I think that some students would find this way of learning to be a little intimidating because everyone feels like you need to speak. Awkward silences could be a down fall. 

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