3.5.3 - Structured Class Discussions and Socratic Seminars
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Practice Questions
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What are structured discussions designed to do?
💡 Hint: Think about the goals of discussions.
Name one benefit of using open-ended questions.
💡 Hint: What kind of answers do they prompt?
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What is the primary purpose of structured class discussions?
💡 Hint: Consider why these discussions are held.
True or False: Socratic seminars focus solely on individual opinions.
💡 Hint: Think about how these discussions work.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a Socratic seminar around a complex theme in a literary work of your choice. Outline the main questions and expected responses that encourage in-depth analysis.
💡 Hint: Choose a theme that has rich layers for exploration.
Critique the effectiveness of structured discussions in a classroom setting compared to traditional lectures. What are the pros and cons?
💡 Hint: Think about how students interact in both settings.
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