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Socrates

Socrates was a Greek philosopher and teacher. He believed in asking questions in a way that encouraged students to think deeply about a belief, problem, or issue. One of his most famous students was Plato, who became a philosopher in his own right.

The Socratic Method- Drawing Out Answers

How did Socrates “draw out” answers? He asked questions in a way that urged students to challenge their pre-conceived ideas about a host of issues. The purpose of the Socratic Method is to:

Consider all aspects of a situation.

Make sure we are thinking critically and as objectively as possible.

Challenge assumptions and thought processes.

The Socratic Discussion Garden

Part of the weekly assignments include a Discussion Forum. You will find these discussions in our space called the Socratic Discussion Garden. Discussions allow us to explore our weekly lessons in a fun, engaging, and informative way. It is a special time to let our hair down while learning in a deeper way about Real Estate.

Examples of Socratic Questions

Probing assumptions: What are you assuming…what happens if those assumptions change?

Conceptual clarification: What does that mean…why do you think that?

How does this relate to what we are talking about?

What are the implications of…?

What is the nature of…?

Socratic Questions: A Discussion

Check out the video below and participate in our class discussion about Socrates.

What is it about his life and personality that speaks out to you?

Select a Socratic quote that is meaningful to you. Describe why you selected that particular quote and place along with your response.