WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the Socratic method of teaching?
A
The teacher assigns students work and responds to the work.
B
The teacher lectures students giving them the knowledge they need.
C
The teacher asks questions to get the students to form their own opinions.
D
The teacher writes out his or her beliefs and the students read the beliefs.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the Socratic Method? Developed by the Greek philosopher, Socrates, the Socratic Method is a dialogue between teacher and students, instigated by the continual probing questions of the teacher, in a concerted effort to explore the underlying beliefs that shape the students views and opinions.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The Socratic method (also known as method of Elenchus, elenctic method, or Socratic debate) is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas and underlying presuppositions.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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