What is the Socratic Method

► The Socratic Method is an effective teaching approach that encourages critical thinking, active engagement, and deeper understanding among students. It revolves around the use of Socratic questioning, a systematic inquiry technique that stimulates thoughtful responses and promotes meaningful discussions. This video provides teachers, trainers and assessors with a comprehensive understanding of the Socratic Method, including its principles, benefits, and practical examples of the six types of Socratic questions.

0:00 - Intro to Socratic Questioning: Logic and Thoughts
0:10 - Socratic Method: Knowledge Through Questions
0:48 - Vacuum Cleaner Analogy: Socratic Idea Testing
1:29 - Socratic Questioning: Pose, Propose, Evaluate
1:39 - Applying Socratic Methods in Various Contexts
2:10 - Encouraging Independent Thinking via Socratic Questions
3:00 - Six Socratic Question Types for Critical Thinking

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Socratic Questioning:
The Socratic Method, with its emphasis on Socratic questioning, is a powerful tool for promoting critical thinking, engagement, and deeper understanding in the classroom. By employing the six types of Socratic questions, teachers can facilitate meaningful discussions, challenge assumptions, and foster independent reasoning among students

The video explains a three-step process for using the Socratic method. First, a question is posed to the students. Then, the students propose an answer. Finally, the answer is evaluated through further probing questions. The video provides an example of how this method can be applied in a fashion design lesson, where students explore the lack of diversity in fashion magazines and analyze the impact of gendered representation on non-binary consumers.

By using Socratic questioning, teachers encourage independent thinking in students, allowing them to take ownership of their learning. Through discussion, analysis, and debate, students develop their higher-order thinking skills. The Socratic method not only encourages critical thinking but also fosters an appreciation for diverse styles of thought.

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Socrates was favoring ideas of the youth and people in general over external influence