804 Class 3
Socratic Seminars, Merrill's Principles, & Reality
How Do You Know that You Know That?
Is life a video game? | Elon Musk | Code Conference 2016
How is a Socratic Seminar Different from Discussion?
Questioning in a Socratic Seminar
When would you use this method?
- What kinds of learning goals? (p. 386-388)
- What kinds of content? (Figure 14-1, p. 384)
- Would it work for your problem of instruction?
Which parts of this model should we adopt for this class?
- Ground rules
- Rubric or checklist (p. 392-394)
- Tokens
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Questions
- Clarification
- Probe assumptions
- Probe reasons and evidence
- Explore viewpoints & perspectives
- Probe implications and consequences
- Questions about questions
Your Ps and Qs
Socratic Seminar Kohlmeier Article
Merrill's Principles
Looking at these word clouds - what are some general conclusions about Merrill's principles?
Merrill's Principles
Merrill's principles are sometimes referenced as another "model of instructional design" similar to ADDIE. Do you agree or disagree? and why?
For each of the principles:
- How do you see these principles in the Socratic Seminar as described in the textbook?
- How do you see the principles in the article this week?
- What about your own teaching or problem of instruction?
Reflection
- Major takeaways from today's discussion.
- What do you wish we had more time to discuss?