A Classic Method for Fostering Critical Thinking and Collaboration

A Classic Method for Fostering Critical Thinking and Collaboration

$20.00

Presenters: Lori Dreyer & Lindsay Slamer, OAGC
Core Area: ODE Teacher Competencies a, b, c; Learning Environments 2.1, 2.2; Curricular Content Knowledge 3.2; Assessment 4.5; Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.1, 5.5
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Hosting a Socratic Seminar is an effective way of helping students feel empowered by their participation in classroom discussions. During this 1-hour course, participants will join Lori Dreyer, the Elementary Gifted Liaison for Springboro
Schools, and Lindsay Slamer, the Gifted Intervention Specialist for Springboro Schools, to explore the elements and benefits of hosting a Socratic Seminar in their own classrooms.

 

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Description

Socratic Seminars are an amazing way to engage students in meaningful classroom discussions. During this course, participants will join Lori Dreyer, the Elementary Gifted Liaison for Springboro Schools, and Lindsay Slamer, the Gifted Intervention Specialist for Springboro Schools, in exploring the elements of hosting a Socratic Seminar in their own classrooms. After discussing the necessary elements, participants will take a deeper dive into what the classroom environment looks like before, during, and after the seminar and learn about variations of Socratic Seminars, including challenges that may arise.

In this 1-hour course teachers will discover:

  • The elements of engaging students in a Socratic Seminar
  • How to make the classroom environment conducive to using the Socratic Seminar approach
  • Why Socratic Seminar is an effective instructional strategy to use with gifted learners
  • Possible variations for implementation
  • How to avoid pitfalls

NAGC Standards: 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.5, 5.1, 5.5

ODE Competencies: a, b, d

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838 reviews for A Classic Method for Fostering Critical Thinking and Collaboration

  1. Marlene – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    It was awesome!

  2. Lizet – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –

    It is interesting to see the students develop their critical thinking and interpersonal skills as a group.

  3. David – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Very helpful, thanks!

  4. Linda – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    informative

  5. Juana – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    I liked this type of learning. It feels rather structured but overall it’s engaging and a fun way for students to take ownership of their learning.

  6. VELMA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –

    It provides a lot of different roles so that all students can participate.

  7. Laura – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –

    It was a useful breakdown of the important components of the Socratic Seminar

  8. Monica – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    excellent ways of using socratic seminar in the classroom

  9. Enrique – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Excellent course, very informative.

  10. KARLOS – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –

    I highly recommend this training.

  11. LYNN – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –

    This would work well with Social Studies

  12. Katherine – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –

    very informative

  13. HERIBERTO S – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –

    great course

  14. Crystal – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative.

  15. Mabell – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Great course

  16. Sylvia – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    This was a good course with a good idea to use in my classroom.

  17. Odette – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    It would be awesome to take it in person

  18. Laura – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Great!

  19. Ana – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative!

  20. catherine – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    It informs you that students need to accountable for their own thinking.

  21. Beth – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –

    Good ideas on the structure of Socratic seminars.

  22. Noemi – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    It provides insightful information that can benefit diverse students in our classrooms.

  23. Eleazar – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –

    Great course!

  24. Cipriano – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    It is good.

  25. Marie Isabel – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative!

  26. Esmeralda – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    I like the open ended discussions.

  27. Anaisa – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    great

  28. Maricela – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Good

  29. Yaneht – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    It gives good ideas on how to implement the Socratic Seminar with my students.

  30. Christina – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    Great course!

  31. Annessa – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

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  32. Graciela – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    I think that this course was a great way to introduce Socratic Seminars as it’s a great way to help teachers know how to host these seminars in our classrooms as it is an effective instructional strategy teachers can use for their gifted and talented students.

  33. Melissa – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    I liked it

  34. Flor – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    very informative

  35. Sofia – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

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  36. Melinda – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    It’s very informative

  37. Hilary – YELLOW SPRINGS EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –

    This is a useful refresher for those who have used Socratic Seminars.

  38. Elaine – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –

    great

  39. Valerie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –

    I loved the organization and helpful content. However, I would include a short video of an actual socratic seminar. Also, maybe include teacher’s helpful hint, so we can learn from others’ mistakes.

  40. Norma – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Great Ideas

  41. Edith – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Good course

  42. Roberto – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    I liked the ideas. Students need to learn how to work cooperatively in a group.

  43. Alma – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Informative

  44. Anna – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Awesome! Loved the step by step explanation and evidence on how it actually works.

  45. Marianela – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative.

  46. Deborah – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    it was great

  47. Criselda – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Good training

  48. Eunice – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Great course

  49. sara – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

    Very detailed.

  50. Jesus – DONNA ISD (verified owner) –

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