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Socratic Method
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Socratic Method
A teaching philosophy that differs from the traditional format as instruction takes the form of problem-solving and testing of hypotheses

Socratic method
Education A teaching philosophy that differs from the traditional format as instruction is in the form of problem-solving and testing of hypotheses. See Layer cake education, Spoon feeding.


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AVID students, who typically work together in small groups, rely on their tutors to facilitate learning through Socratic inquiry and cooperation, so that they will find the answers for themselves.
Using a long lost technique, Socratic inquiry, ask physicians: * "Does not futile care hold out false hope?
 
 
 
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