Spread the love“`html Understanding the Socratic Seminar The Socratic seminar is a powerful instructional strategy rooted in the philosophy of Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher known for his ...

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 8 (UPI) -- Classroom "Socratic seminars" used on a regular basis with more and more voices heard develop thinking, Swedish researchers said. The dissertation by Ann S. Pihlgren ...

Critical thinking is crucial for making better decisions and effective communication. You can consistently think more critically about a topic or opinion, and explore ...

With so much talk about the Common Core standards and truly increasing our student’s argumentative powers and critical thinking skills, some teachers are starting to think critically themselves about ...

Socrates' quote teaches that true wisdom comes from recognizing the limits of one's knowledge. Intellectual humility ...

Amanda C. Pustilnik is an assistant professor of law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. She teaches criminal law, evidence, and law and neuroscience. Updated December 16, ...

Maybe it might be a symptom of some type of bias associated with self-reflection, but I’ve noticed a distinct "vibe" lately that comes through in my writing about critical thinking (CT). In a variety ...

We live in opinionated times. Between a relentless news cycle and deep ideological divides, we feel pressure to take positions quickly, often on stories that are still developing, or on topics we know ...

Amanda C. Pustilnik is an assistant professor of law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. She teaches criminal law, evidence, and law and neuroscience. Updated December 16, ...