What's Up With the Old Guy? A Place for Socrates in the Classroom
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The document discusses the benefits of using Socratic seminars in the classroom according to student perspectives. Socratic seminars allow for open discussion of thought-provoking topics and give students responsibility for guiding respectful conversations, helping them gain new perspectives by listening to others. Students note that Socratic seminars differ from typical assignments by encouraging discussion over memorization and facilitating opinion changes through peer interaction rather than solitary work.
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