tactic

The Socratic Method

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What does the Socratic Method involve?

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A form of cooperative argumentative dialogue that uses questioning to stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas. It aims to uncover underlying assumptions and reach better definitions.

Explanation

Rather than giving answers, the teacher asks questions to lead the student to their own discovery.

Source or basis: Plato's Dialogues

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