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- Developed by Socrates in the 4th century B.C.University of Chicago Law School: The Socratic Method
- Often used in inquiry-based learning Teachnology: Inquiry-based learning
- Most commonly employed in U.S. law schoolsUniversity of Chicago Law School: The Socratic Method
- Can be adapted for a variety of subjects and grade levelsGarlikov.com: The Socratic Method: Teaching by Asking Instead of by Telling
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The Socratic method is a system of learning where teachers ask students a series of questions that encourage critical analysis of the subject being taught. It is named for Greek philosopher Socrates, who developed and refined this teaching method.University of Chicago Law School: The Socratic Method
Quotes
"You seem to me not to be aware that whoever comes nearest to Socrates and enters into conversation with him is liable to be drawn round and round by him in the course of the argument- no matter on what subject it began-not stopping until one is led into giving an account of oneself, of how one spends one's days, and of the kind of life one has lived in the past; and once one has been entangled in that, Socrates will not let one go until he has thoroughly and properly put all one's ways to the test" — Nicias explaining the Socratic method to Lysimachus, from Plato's LachesHow Socrates Taught by Sanderson Beck: Style and approach-
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Socratic Method Questions
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What does the acronym S.O.C.R.A.T.E.S mean in terms of medical pain assessment. Where is the Socrates method prevalent? 1 AnswerThe meaning of the acronym is outlined below: * Site - Where is the pain? * Onset - When did the pain start, and was it sudden or gradual? * Char... read more -
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What are your best study methods? 7 AnswersI have tutored students for over 20 years. I always teach them the method of "Where theres a will theres an A". This by far is one of the most effiecient meth... read more -
What is the best way to drop a credit card I did not use for 2 years? A method that will not lower my credit report number any? A method t 2 AnswersThere are two items that help your credit score when you leave an old credit card account open (and conversely, that will hurt your score if you close it). 1. ... read more
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Socratic Method Fun Stuff
- Uncylopedia: Socratic Method
- University of New Mexico: Socrates Meets Jesus
- Alfred Adler Institute: Demo Socratic Method with a Man who Procastinates
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