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ECI 321 Socratic Seminar 
The purpose of a Socratic Seminar is to achieve a deeper understanding about the ideas and values in a text. In a Seminar, participants systematically question and examine issues and principles related to a particular content, and articulat different points-of-view. The group conversation assists participants in constructing meaning through disciplined analysis, interpretation, listening, and participation.
Rubric Code: K43WA8
By clsteine
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Subject: Education  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Socratic Seminar
  Exemplary

4 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Analysis and Reasoning

Exemplary

Frequently contributes meaningfully to the discussion. Cite reasons and evidence for statements with support from the text. Uses evidence in the text to expand on, analyze or critique an idea. Explains ideas clearly. Initiates new ideas. Makes direct references to points made by other students. Moves the discussion to a deeper level.
Accomplished

Refers to the text in general ways. Able to locate evidence in support of an idea under discussion. Occasionally refers to another's point. Attempts to explain ideas. May initiate a new idea.
Developing

Shows little evidence of knowledge regarding the text. Presents unexplained ideas. Becomes involved sporadically.
Beginning

No evidence of knowledge regarding the text. Shows no interest in the text and unprepared to analyze or reason. Speaks off topic.
Discussion Skills

Exemplary

Speaks loudly and clearly. Builds on another's point of view. Explains ideas thoroughly. Speaks directly to other students rather than the teacher. Stays focused on the discussion. Invites others into the discussion. Pays attention when others speak.
Accomplished

Mediocre voice and tone. Occasionally contributes to the discussion. Strays from topic. Seems a little lost with the discussion. Often directs talking to the teacher instead of the students.
Developing

Soft voice and tone. Difficult to hear and understand. Unsure of the topic. Rarely contrubutes to the discussion. Seems lost with the discussion. Directs talking directly to the teacher most of the time. Becomes involved sporadically.
Beginning

Makes little or no contribution to the discussion. Speaks off topic. Attempts to obstruct the discussion process. Shows uninvolved attitude.
Civility

Exemplary

Listens to others respectfully. Enter the discussion in a polite manner. Avoid inappropriate language (slang, swearing). Share "air time" equally with others. Avoids hostile exchanges. Questions others in a civil manner. Includes others through verbal exchange or invitation.
Accomplished

Partially paying attention to others when they speak. Enters discussion by interrupting others.
Developing

Rarely pays attention when others speak. Shows disregard or disrespect for others ideas. Occasionally holds side discussions with other classmates, disrupting the seminar.
Beginning

Dominates. Makes personal criticisms of the ideas of others. Show disrespect. does not pay attention to others. Interrupts when others speak. Continually holds side discussions with other classmates, disrupting the seminar.



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  • Socratic Seminar - Journal Article Discussions



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