Socratic method

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

A method of teaching in which, instead of giving the answer, the teacher

guides students to it by asking them a series of questions.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œβ€˜I wait for no more than -- how many minutes?’ she asks, dipping into the Socratic method. β€˜Seven,’ the room answers in unison.” Janelle Nanos; Joanne Chang Won’t Rest Until Everything Is Perfect; Boston Globe (Massachusetts); Nov 29, 2015.
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