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    The document provides various forms and guidelines for observing, assessing, and evaluating Socratic seminars. This includes checklists and rubrics for students to observe and assess their own and their peers' participation. It also includes questions to guide evaluating the strengths and areas for growth of the Socratic seminar as a whole.

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    Socratic Seminar Observation Checklist

    Your Name:________________________ Partners Name:________________________


    Directions: Each time your partner does one of the following put a check in the box.
    Speaks in the discussion

    Makes eye contact with other speakers or as she/he speaks

    Refers to the text

    Asks a new or follow-up question

    Responds to another speaker


    Paraphrases and adds to another speakers ideas

    Encourages another participant to speak

    Interrupts another speaker

    Engages in side conversation

    Dominates the conversation

    AFTER the discussion: What is the most interesting thing your partner said?

    AFTER the discussion: What would you like to have said in the discussion?

    Socratic Seminar Observation Notes


    Name: _____________________________________
    Directions: Choose three participants in the seminar to observe. Write examples of the behaviors listed below as you see or hear them occur.
    Participant Name

    1.

    2.

    3.

    Offers New Idea

    Asks a Question

    Refers to Text

    Builds on Others
    Idea

    Distracting
    Behavior

    Other Notes/Observations

    Socratic Seminar Self-Assessment


    Participant
    Name:________________________________ Seminar Text:____________________
    Directions: Score your performance in todays seminar using the following criteria:
    4 = Excellent 3 = Good 2 = Showing Progress 1 = Needs Improvement
    _____ I read the text closely, marked the text, and took notes in advance.
    _____ I came prepared with higher level questions related to the text.
    _____ I contributed several relevant comments.
    _____ I cited specific evidence from the text to support an idea.
    _____ I asked at least one thoughtful, probing question.
    _____ I questioned or asked someone to clarify their comment.
    _____ I built on another persons idea by restating, paraphrasing, or synthesizing.
    _____ I encouraged other participants to enter the conversation.
    _____ I treated all other participants with dignity and respect.
    Overall Score (circle one): 1

    1.5

    2.5

    Two goals I have for our next seminar are:


    1.
    2.
    An area where I would like help:

    3.5

    Socratic Seminar Self-Assessment


    Leader
    Name:________________________________ Seminar Text:____________________
    Group
    Members:______________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________
    Directions: Score your performance in todays seminar using the following criteria:
    4 = Excellent 3 = Good 2 = Showing Progress 1 = Needs Improvement
    _____ I listened carefully and helped clear up confusion.
    _____ I asked questions to clarify or probe for higher-level thinking.
    _____ I helped the group get back on track if they strayed from the text or moved to
    debate.
    _____ I helped participants work together cooperatively.
    _____ I did not dominate the conversation.
    _____ I encouraged other participants to enter the conversation.
    _____ I treated all other participants with dignity and respect.
    _____ The group used the text as a reference throughout the Socratic Seminar.
    _____ Group members shared in the discussion of the topic.
    _____ The group asked in-depth questions.
    _____ Everyone in the group was respectful of other ideas.
    _____ The group was able to take the Socratic Seminar to a high level of understanding.
    Overall Score (circle one): 1

    1.5

    2.5

    Two goals I have for my leadership development:


    1.
    2.
    An area where I would like help:

    3.5

    Socratic Seminar Rubric for Individual Participants


    Name:________________________________ Seminar Text:______________________
    Exemplary

    reads closely, takes notes, and develops high-level questions before the seminar
    uses prepared text, notes, and questions to contribute to the dialogue
    moves the conversation forward
    asks for clarification when needed
    asks probing questions for higher level thinking
    speaks to all participants and is heard clearly
    thinks before answering
    refers directly to the text
    makes connections to other speakers
    builds on others comments
    considers all opinions
    writes down thoughts and questions
    listens actively
    demonstrates patience and respect toward others opinions/ideas

    Competent

    comes prepared with marked text, notes, and questions


    contributes to the dialogue
    responds to questions
    refers to text
    offers interesting ideas
    asks questions
    takes notes
    pays attention
    is respectful of others ideas

    Developing

    comes with some text preparation


    emphasizes own ideas; may lean toward debate rather than dialogue
    ideas not always connected
    refers to text
    repeats some ideas
    asks a few questions and/or questions are lower level
    takes some notes
    loses track of conversation
    judges others ideas

    Needs Improvement

    does not participate or participation is inappropriate


    repeats same ideas
    few or no notes taken
    no questions asked
    seems lost/overwhelmed with the seminar

    Evaluating a Socratic Seminar as a Whole


    Consider the following questions as you prepare to talk about the strengths of a seminar and the areas
    for growth.
    Did the participants . . .

    seem prepared?
    speak loudly and clearly?
    cite reasons and evidence for their statements?
    use the text to find support?
    build on each others ideas?
    paraphrase accurately?
    ask for help to clear up confusion?
    ask higher level questions to move the dialogue forward?
    stick with the subject?
    listen to others respectfully?
    talk to each other, not just the leader?
    encourage everyones involvement and avoid dominating the conversation?
    avoid hostile exchanges and debate?
    question each other in a civil manner?
    Did the leader . . .

    get participants engaged early? How?


    make sure that questions were understood?
    ask questions that led to further questions?
    draw out reasons and implications?
    keep attention on ideas in the text being discussed?
    question misreadings of the text?
    allow time (pauses) for thinking?
    draw in all participants?
    listen carefully to participants statements?
    accept participants answers without judgment?
    allow for discussion of disagreements?
    Our class/seminar group demonstrated these major strengths:

    Our class/seminar group can grow in the following ways:

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