Enhancing Teaching and Learning With Socratic Educational Strategies

Traditionally understood as an ancient teaching method conceived by the philosopher Socrates scholars in education have boldly explored the definitions philosophical underpinnings assumptions and uses of Socratic dialogue in various learning situations and educational settings. Despite its ancient origins the Socratic Method has an impact on contemporary leadership critical thinking skills e-learning adult education and social-emotional learning. Enhancing Teaching and Learning With Socratic Educational Strategies: Emerging Research and Opportunities presents scholarly work philosophical investigations educational claims and the latest empirical research on the process and outcome of the Socratic Method in educational contexts. It delves deeply into the instructional strategy uncovering its practical impact in educational contexts and its philosophical and societal consequences in the modern world. Covering topics such as female voice maieutic instruction and teacher preparation this book is an essential resource for philosophers educational administration educators researchers pre-service teachers academicians and government programs.