Target Audience: K-12 Teachers
Duration: 2 Hours
Overview
Welcome to the Quality Questioning and Socratic Seminar Course!
Socratic Seminar is a process for engaging students in discourse and inquiry. Just as Socrates taught by perplexing his students, the Socratic Seminar process demands that participants question everything from their own perspectives to the authority of the author. This course will introduce the concept of discourse and the phases of the Socratic Seminar.
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+ Course Details
The course covers the three phases of the Socratic Seminar and gives the participant time to practice on their own.
+ Learning Objectives
- I will learn about the three phases of the Socratic Seminar.
- I will understand how to prepare and plan for a Socratic Seminar.
- I can lead a Socratic Seminar in my classroom.
- I can design opening and sustaining questions for a Socratic Seminar.
+ Resources
- Talent Development and Advanced Academics (Staff Intranet)
- MPS Professional Certificate in Talent Management and Advanced Learner Education (Staff Intranet)
- Curriculum Guides (Staff Intranet)
+ Contact Information
For questions related to Socratic Seminars, contact Christina Ramsey, K-8 District Program Facilitator, at christina.ramsey@mpls.k12.mn.us or (612) 668-5376.
Step 1: Sign in to Google Chrome
To receive credit for the course, you will need to first sign in to Google Chrome. Learn how to sign in to Google Chrome.
If you are not signed in to Google Chrome, you run the risk of your progress not being saved. Therefore, the course may not be marked as complete.
Step 2: Launch the Training Course
Troubleshooting
If you continue to experience technical issues, please submit an eTicket or call the HelpDesk at (612) 668-0088.