Bringing the Portrait of a Graduate and High Impact Practices to Life: Socratic Seminars (3-5) *IN PERSON* presented by Jessica Gruttola – 8:30-2:30pm

Audience: Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teachers & Teacher LeadersSocratic seminars are named for their embodiment of Socrates’ belief in the power of asking questions, prize inquiry over information and discussion over debate. Socratic seminars acknowledge the highly social nature of learning and align with the work of John Dewey, Lev Vygotsky, Jean Piaget, and Paulo Friere. 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 thoughts of others. They learn to work cooperatively and to question intelligently and civilly. These skills exemplify the NYSED Portrait of a graduate and the High Impact Practices.Training objectives:-Participants will explore the Socratic method and learn how to engage students in authenticconversations that sparks wonder and curiosity and increases understanding.-Participants will understand that meaningful and enduring learning begins and endswith close listening to the thoughts, ideas, and questions of students.-Participants will gain insight into building a community of learners where studentsfeel safe and comfortable as risk-takers increasing student engagement and improving achievement.Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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