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ERIC Number: EJ456549
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Socrates in the Classroom.
Overholser, James C.
Social Studies, v83 n2 p77-82 Mar-Apr 1992
Discusses the value of the Socratic method in classroom teaching. Defines the three primary components of the Socratic method as systematic questioning, inductive reasoning, and universal definitions. Suggests that such a teaching method can use thought content to change thought processes and encourage active participation and critical and creative thinking. (DK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Definitions, Higher Education, Induction, Questioning Techniques, Student Participation, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reference Materials - Bibliographies
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Active Learning; Socrates; Socratic Method