Socratic Seminar

Prior to participating in a Socratic Seminar, you must have both read the text and completed questions.

• True

• False

A Socratic seminar is an activity that encourages discourse about a text.

• True

• False

How do you feel about participating in the Socratic Seminar?

• Hesitant

• Nonchalant

• Confident

• Excited

• Calm

Which word best describes how prepared you feel for the Socratic Seminar?

• Hesitant

• Nonchalant

• Confident

• Excited

• Calm

Which of the following is an example of critical thinking in a Socratic seminar?

• Repeating exactly what another participant said.

• Agreeing with every point made by others to avoid conflict.

• Questioning the assumptions behind a participant's argument.

• Waiting for others to speak first before deciding on your stance.

In a Socratic seminar, how can you respectfully challenge someone's viewpoint?

• By stating that their viewpoint is wrong without providing reasons.

• By providing evidence or reasoning to offer a different perspective.

• By talking louder to ensure your point is heard.

• By making personal remarks about their ability to argue.

How can you demonstrate that you are actively listening to another participant in a Socratic seminar?

• By looking at your notes instead of the speaker.

• By preparing your response while they are speaking.

• By making eye contact and nodding to show understanding.

• By interrupting with questions to show engagement.

What is the best way to engage with a speaker's point in a Socratic seminar?

• By immediately stating why the point is irrelevant.

• By asking for more details to understand their perspective better.

• By waiting until the seminar is over to discuss it.

• By changing the topic to something more interesting to you.

How can you build on another participant's idea in a Socratic seminar?

• By changing the subject to something more interesting.

• By summarizing their point and adding your own insight or example.

• By repeating what they said to emphasize its importance.

• By immediately stating an opposing viewpoint.

Why is it important to build on others' ideas in a Socratic seminar?

• It prevents new ideas from being introduced.

• It demonstrates that you are the smartest person in the room.

• It fosters a collaborative environment that deepens the discussion.

• It ensures that the conversation stays focused on a single topic.