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Adapting Socratic Seminars for Elementary Students

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With a few key modifications, teachers can make a complex academic discussion practice into an excellent learning opportunity for younger students.

Socratic seminars are common in middle and high school, but at Barbara Morgan STEM Academy in Boise, Idaho, fourth-grade teacher Ricky Clark sees their value for much younger learners. His elementary students are well-versed in using a modified version of the activity to build up their speaking skills and get practice in giving peer critique.

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