Kris Clements

What is a Socratic Seminar?

  • a method of discussion inspired by Socrates who believed in order to teach one should not provide  the answers.  Rather questions are asked and students arrive at answers on their own.


Guidelines for Socratic Seminar

  • Come prepared, having read the required reading and with some questions to discuss.
  • Be an active listener and speaker.  Contribute to the discussion.
  • One Voice--only one person can speak at one time.
  • Be respectful, even if you disagree.
  • Use evidence or examples from your reading.
  • Explain your answers--a simple yes or no is not acceptable...you must explain