Dr. Behrens had us use a Socratic
Seminar to analyze two poems. There was an inner circle who discussed the poems and an
outer circle. The inner circle had an outer circle partner. The people who were
in the inner circle could turn to their outer circle partner and discuss with
them to get an idea to share with the rest of the inner circle. It was very
interesting but I thought it could be intimidating. Some students are not
comfortable speaking in front of groups of people and I think this could put
students on the spot. I do think that students need to build confidence and
this is a way to do it. I also think that this is a great way to encourage
positive discussion in the classroom. In my current 5th grade
internship, the students are learning how to have discussions with one another
while also being respectful. My corresponding teacher also has her students use
evidence to back up every statement they make.
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