The Socratic Method

Primary goals of the method

• The question “Why?”
• Critical Thinking

Steps of the Socratic method:

• Create open ended question
• Begin the discussion
• Focus conversation on topic
• Allow the equal time from all members
• Students need to elaborate and clarify

Leader’s responsibility is :

• To clarify
• Synthesize
• Restate opinions

Participants must think and speak persuasively with support