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
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Tina – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –
The presentation was easy to follow and I loved how the presenters gave the pitfalls up front. I also loved the real life video of elementary students using the Socratic seminar.
Pam – CUERO ISD (verified owner) –
Example questions from all disciplines
Carmen – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –
The course was informative and concise, and I like that.
Norma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
liked
Kristy – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
good
Barbara – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
something new!
Paula – BEXLEY CITY (verified owner) –
This is most helpful for a language arts or social studies course. Although I was able to gather some ideas and think about how I would apply it, it less applicable to the math classroom in my opinion.
Janie – BRAZOS ISD (verified owner) –
interesting
Lauren – KENT CITY (verified owner) –
great
Sheri – CUERO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative!
Tammy – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
CTE programs
REGINA – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great info
Scott – BLANCHESTER LOCAL (verified owner) –
It is ok.
Teresa – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
I like the idea of the Socratic Seminar, but would like to see more of the technique modeled for me to fully understand the process.
Jared – SANDUSKY CITY (verified owner) –
Socratic Seminars are an effective method for fostering critical thinking and discussion in the classroom.
Doreen – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very informative!
Stephen – CIRCLEVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
I liked it
Angela – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Kaitlyn – TEAYS VALLEY LOCAL (verified owner) –
If I taught ELA this would have been super beneficial.
Enrique – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
1st time for this type of course. very good
Sam – ST MARYS CITY (verified owner) –
It was great.
Christine – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
I learned new ways to promote the Socratic Seminar in my class.
James – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
When students have authentic activities that are relevant and meaningful, their learning increases. Therefore, I allow some negotiation within assignments and assessment so that my students learn to evaluate and reflect upon what is purposeful and important to them.
Jaime – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Mary – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This is an interesting course. It shows a step-by-step guide to help teachers wean away from doing all the teaching. It makes the class more engaging for the studnets.
Oscar – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is a great course.
Cynthia – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I really like sorcratic seminars.
Chris – VERSAILLES EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
This is a good course. Although I probably won’t implement Socratic Seminar in the precise way in which it is presented her, I plan to use elements of it.
Kathryn – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
An easy, step by step guide on how to facilitate a Socratic Seminar with students!
Karen – LEANDER ISD (verified owner) –
This was very beneficial and useful.
Shelley – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
clear and concise
Judith – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great for building independent learners
Nicole – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Andrea – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
It was fine. Gave good suggestions, the title is misleading
Charla – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course for a refresher on Socratic Seminar and how to incorporate it into class.
Linnea – Yellow Springs Exempted Village (verified owner) –
This was a very good overview of Socratic seminars that after viewing any teacher should be able to implement this instructional strategy.
Dee – Yellow Springs Exempted Village (verified owner) –
I do not like these kinds of programs.
Melinda – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
Reminds me of Math Talks but in an ELA way.
Ellen – LEANDER ISD (verified owner) –
It was clear and concise in presentation and I was able to think about some adjustments to current instructional practices.
Susie – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
First time this was explained so that I really understood what was going on. I think it will be something I try next school year.
Brenda – CRESTVIEW LOCAL – VAN WERT COUNTY (verified owner) –
Great ideas for generating student led discussions.
Anthony – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
This was a quick and information driven course. There is a high focus on elementary, but can be made applicable to higher grades/
Maria – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Kathleen – SANDUSKY CITY (verified owner) –
I have been wanting to do a Socratic Seminar and for some reason it just hasn’t happened. Probably because I was unsure how to start and it’s easier to use what you already know. This seminar was very helpful and encouraging. I plan to use Socratic Seminar.
Steven – KATY ISD (verified owner) –
Great course. Gets to point and provides great explanations.
Matthew – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was good
Sheirah – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
Informative.
Ali – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Christopher – SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very useful summary of Socratic Seminar!
Nancy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was great.