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1 “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
Socratic discussion “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”

2 Dialogue In dialogue, one listens to understand, to make meaning, and to find common ground Dialogue calls for temporarily suspending one’s beliefs Dialogue respects all the other participants and seeks not to alienate or offend

3 Guidelines for leaders
Set the stage Beware of trying to be perfect Subject matter of seminars is understanding of issues and ideas Stay with the text Follow every answer with another question, building upon the answer just given

4 Guidelines for leaders continued
Rephrase questions until they are understood Wait for students to respond; thinking is OK Draw out the reasons for and the implications of student’s answers Insist that answers be clear and adequately explained Do not insist on agreement in matters of opinion; encourage discussion of differences

5 Guidelines for Leaders continued
There is no need to reach resolution, compromise/synthesis or closure Recognize listening as a form of participation It’s OK to coach students in Socratic discussion

6 Guidelines for participants
Refer to the text when needed during the discussion. *Do not stay confused; ask for clarification *Stick to the point currently under discussion; make notes about ideas you want to come back to. *Don’t raise hands; take turns speaking *Listen carefully

7 Guidelines for participants continued
Speak up so all can hear you Talk to each other; not just to the leader or teacher Discuss ideas rather than each other’s opinions You are responsible for the discussion to be a success

8 Let’s begin Read the text silently and individually
Examine the text closely and annotate Work with partner directly in front or behind you Identify the Great Ideas in the text Leader: start discussion with one of the following: Ranking, How, or Generic question.

9 Discussion begins Inner circle begins discussion based on the leader’s question Guidelines for participants followed Leader follows “leader” guidelines to keep discussion on track Leader stops discussion and presents another idea or open ended question Inner circle discusses the new idea or question to partner in outer circle

10 Discussion continues Leader asks inner circle to switch with outer circle so that new voices are heard during discussion Remind outer circle that they can not engage in discussion but may take notes Be open to new ideas, and personal opinions changing!

11 Socrates Let him that would move the world first move himself
Socratic Seminars International: Common core Standards: RL 1.7, SL 7.a.b.c.d

12 mcef Room 2 is very grateful for our new computers
Our research is focused and shared within our Google doc accounts Vocabulary and grammar activities are interactive We acknowledge each other’s writing and help each other become better writers Connecting to each other and the world opens our minds to all knowledge

13 PTA Thank you for making Miller a family Back to school BBQ
Honorary service awards Magazine drive Corrals Community connection

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