Socratic questioning is a form of critical thinking that uses questioning to explore ideas and beliefs. It involves formulating questions to further understanding, discussing information, and constructing meaning through an interactive process. The purpose of Socratic questioning is to search for answers, explore beliefs and assumptions, pursue logical consistency, and help make decisions.

1. Socratic Dialogue
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“I know you won’t believe me, but the highest
form of human excellence is to question
oneself and others.”
Quotes: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/s/socrates.html
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs
“I would trade all of my
technology for an
afternoon with Socrates.”
Socrates
Jobs

2. Socratic Questioning
Definition
Process
Purpose
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3. Socratic Questioning
What is it?
• Questioning
• Discussing
• Critical thinking
• Constructing meaning
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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method

4. Socratic Questioning
How is it done?
• Formulating questions
• Exploring information
• Furthering understanding
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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method

5. Socratic Questioning
What is its purpose?
• Search for answers
• Explore beliefs
• Pursue consistency
• Make decisions
5Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_questioning

6. Socratic Questioning
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What is
critical
thinking?

7. Socratic Questioning
Definition
Process
Purpose
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