Socratic circle is a discussion technique where students sit in a circle and discuss open-ended questions about a text. The leader asks questions to prompt discussion while students listen and share their own thoughts and responses to others. There are no right or wrong answers, and the goal is for all students to participate. Using this method allows students to think critically, analyze different meanings in the text, and express their ideas clearly and confidently in a safe environment focused on dialogue rather than debate.

1. SOCRATIC CIRCLE LEARNING STYLE By: Amy Moe

2. WHAT IS SOCRATIC CIRCLE?
(ALSO KNOWN AS SOCRATIC SEMINAR)
**Think Group Discussions**
A formal discussion, based on a text, in
which the leader asks open-ended
questions. Within the context of the
discussion, students listen closely to the
comments of others, thinking critically for
themselves, and articulate their own
thoughts and their responses to the

3. HOW DO WE HAVE OUR STUDENTS
USE SOCRATIC CIRCLE?
1. Read text to students.
2. Place students in a circle
3. Ask open ended questions
4. Allow students to open up to their peers in their group and share
their thoughts/ views.

4. -NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS
-THE GOAL IS FOR EVERYONE TO
PARTICIPATE

5. WHAT IS THE OUTCOME FOR
USING A SOCRATIC CIRCLE?
Open-ended questions allow students to:
Think critically
 Analyze multiple meanings in text
 Express ideas with clarity and confidence.
After all, a certain degree of emotional safety is felt by participants
when they understand that this format is based on dialogue and not
discussion/debate.
Remind students, This is NOT a debate

6. SOCRATIC CIRCLE

7. LETS GET IN A CIRCLE AND GET OUR
MINDS GOING!
SOCRATIC CIRCLE