Question

Which best illustrates the Socratic method?

A. A teacher gives a lecture while students take notes.
B. Students read a book independently and write a summary.
C. Students work in groups to complete an art project.
D. The teacher asks a series of questions and the students discuss them.

Answer 1

The answer is D because socratic debate, is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking

Answer 2

The Socratic method involves the teacher in asking a series of questions as well as letting the students to discuss these questions (Option "D" is the correct one). The Socratic method is a type of dialogue which provides the teacher and the students with opportunities to ask and answer questions continually as a form of creating a cooperative argument in order to stimulate critical thinking, reasoning and logic. By asking and answering questions, contradictions and ideas are exposed by the students; however, the teachers should guide the students to reach solid conclusions.