Name of Assignment: Socratic Seminar Quarter 1
Subject: Humanities
Facilitator/Teacher: Ms. Terry
In Ms. Terry’s class, we did a socratic seminar. We had to prepare two claims: one related to early humans and an academic topic of our choice. My first claim was that we’d likely have more megafauna if humans expanded at a slower rate given that the megafauna would adapt to humans. My second claim was that Batman is the best superhero. We presented these claims to small groups while we sat at a table in the middle of the room.
I’m happy I was able to have a good conversation with my group and discuss everyone’s claim. I had a bit of trouble coming up with my first claim because I wanted it to be relevant and something I personally found interesting. I’m happy with my socratic seminar and wouldn’t change what I did. I used my Communication Skills for this assignment. I paid attention to everyone’s claims and did my best to respond thoughtfully and not talk over anyone. We will do more socratic seminars in this class so this prepared me for them.
Subject: Humanities
Facilitator/Teacher: Ms. Terry
In Ms. Terry’s class, we did a socratic seminar. We had to prepare two claims: one related to early humans and an academic topic of our choice. My first claim was that we’d likely have more megafauna if humans expanded at a slower rate given that the megafauna would adapt to humans. My second claim was that Batman is the best superhero. We presented these claims to small groups while we sat at a table in the middle of the room.
I’m happy I was able to have a good conversation with my group and discuss everyone’s claim. I had a bit of trouble coming up with my first claim because I wanted it to be relevant and something I personally found interesting. I’m happy with my socratic seminar and wouldn’t change what I did. I used my Communication Skills for this assignment. I paid attention to everyone’s claims and did my best to respond thoughtfully and not talk over anyone. We will do more socratic seminars in this class so this prepared me for them.