1. Pilot/Copilot Socratic Seminar

2. The Vision
Participants seek deeper understanding of complex ideas through rigorously thoughtful dialogue, rather than by memorizing bits of information.

3. Discussion & Dialogue
Discussion in the dictionary is "a close examination of a subject with interchange of opinions, sometimes using argument, in an effort to reach an agreement.
Dialogue is "an interchange of ideas especially when open and frank and seeking mutual understanding."
It is a collective inquiry in which we suspend opinions, share openly, and think creatively about difficult issues.

4. The Rules Dialogue is NOT Debate! Listen carefully
Speak clearly - one person at a time
Participate openly
Value others opinions, but refer to text when defending your position
Avoid side conversations
Give others your respect - accept answers without judgement

5. Format
Group will introduce the Topic and share the sources of the Articles. 3 min
Critically read the articles, mark the text, underline main ideas, take notes in the margins. 10 min
With your partner discuss the 6 questions. 6 min
Socratic Seminar discussion min
Pilots are the only ones allowed to speak, copilots may write notes and pass them to the pilot to share. Partners will switch seats with the introduction of a new question.
Reflections, 5 min