Ep. 2: Socratic Seminar: Getting Students to Think, Talk, and Listen Deeply

03/09/2025 9 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2

Listen "Ep. 2: Socratic Seminar: Getting Students to Think, Talk, and Listen Deeply"

Episode Synopsis

Socratic Seminar earns the #1 spot on our High-Impact Protocols list for a reason: it gets every student thinking critically, speaking with evidence, and listening actively. In this episode, we explore why Socratic Seminar is so powerful — backed by Hattie’s research — and how to run one that works for your students, whether in person or online.You’ll learn:How to set clear purposes and norms that make discussions meaningful.Practical steps to launch a seminar tomorrow — even with reluctant talkers.Ways to scaffold questions, evidence use, and reflection.How to iterate and improve with each round.By the end, you’ll be ready to transform whole-class discussion from a few voices dominating to a true community of inquiry.