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Getting Started with Socratic Seminar

Getting Started with Socratic Seminar

Posted on January 14, 2020
Tags: 1e: designing coherent instruction, 3a: communicating with students, 3b: using questioning and discussion techniques, 3c: engaging students in learning, 4a: reflecting on teaching, clear directions, high school, social studies, socratic seminar, student leadership, US government
Categories: Danielson Domain 1: Planning & Preparation, Danielson Domain 3: Instruction

Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government

What are the roles of students, student leaders, and the teacher in Ms. Williams’ Socratic Seminar?

Which elements of Socratic Seminar could you use in your own classroom in order to build student independence and leadership?

Last modified: February 27, 2020