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Socratic Method Based on theories of Socrates – Greek Philosopher More important to teach students to think for themselves that to fill their heads with the “right” answers

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Socratic MethodBased on theories of Socrates – Greek Philosopher

More important to teach students to think for themselves that to fill their heads with the “right” answers

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DiscussionNot a debate – no right or wrong

Exploratory – considering different points of view, possibilities

Active listening

Led by students entirely

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What it Looks Like

Inner Circle Outer Circle

Inner circle discusses

Outer circle observes

Swap ½ way through

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Roles(all roles participate in the discussion as well as serve these jobs)

Text PoliceFinds places in the text that support what someone is sayingTook good post-it notes

InviterThis person notices who is not talking, and kindly invites them into the conversation

DirectorThis person starts the discussion, and keeps it goingPoses questions

Norms ModeratorThis person makes sure everyone is following the norms/behaviors we decide on as a group