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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one example of the Socratic method in practice today?
A
A coach instructs players to run a sprint drill so that they can become faster.
B
A student raises her hand to answer a true-or-false question to review for a test.
C
A nurse tells a man how to use a medication so he can use it on his own.
D
A teacher asks a student questions to help him develop an argument for human rights.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, a professor might pick a student at random and question them (rapid-fire) for the entire duration of the class. The ultimate goal is to trip the student up and cause holes in their argument. At the other extreme, a professor could choose a group of students and discuss legal principles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Socratic Method of Teaching Examples An instructor of a law class asks a student to summarize the facts of a specific court case. The student is then asked if they agree or disagree with the court’s findings and why.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Socratic method is a teaching tactic in which questions are asked continually until either the student gives a wrong answer or reasoning or the teacher is satisfied with the student’s responses.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why do you say that? What do you mean by…? How does this relate to our discussion? What do you think is the main issue? Could you expand upon that point further?

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