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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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By putting his own spin on the ancient, question-based Socratic method of teaching, Foster leads readers on a journey to inner truth, wisdom and intuition through self-dialogue designed to help readers create breakthroughs in every life area.
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One critic thought this disorder was the outcome of Francois' being "a big booster of the Socratic method who constantly needles his students to examine their own beliefs on everything from racial politics to sexuality.
 
 
 
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