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“I know you won’t believe me, but the highest form of human excellence is to question oneself and others.”

Quotes: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/s/socrates.htmlhttp://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs

“I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates.”

Socrates

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Socratic Questioning

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Socratic Questioning

What is it?• Questioning• Discussing• Critical thinking• Constructing meaning

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method

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Socratic Questioning

How is it done?• Formulating questions• Exploring information• Furthering understanding

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method

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Socratic Questioning

What is its purpose?• Search for answers• Explore beliefs• Pursue consistency• Make decisions

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_questioning

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Socratic Questioning

What is critical thinking?

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