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Which of these is a non-print item that could anchor a Socratic discussion?Read the answer and worked solution →Which material suits a science Socratic talk?Read the answer and worked solution →What misuse does Peter Boghossian warn against?Read the answer and worked solution →Seminars rest on new knowledge linking to what?Read the answer and worked solution →Why does an informal chat with young children matter in an EVS class?Read the answer and worked solution →What is the advice on lack of time to talk with children?Read the answer and worked solution →How are children advised to sit when a group activity is organised without fixed furniture?Read the answer and worked solution →How do children conclude water takes container shape?Read the answer and worked solution →A water-drinking talk leads children towards which idea?Read the answer and worked solution →After the story drama, what discussion is suggested?Read the answer and worked solution →How is assessment treated in EVS activities with young children?Read the answer and worked solution →

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Which of these is a non-print item that could anchor a Socratic discussion?

  1. A short story
  2. A rhyming poem
  3. A city map
  4. A written essay
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Correct answer: C. A city map

1. Print items include short stories, poems and essays. 2. Non-print items include photographs, sculptures and maps. 3. So a map is the non-print choice. _Source: Wikipedia, Socratic method, Two different ways to select a text_

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Which material suits a science Socratic talk?

  1. A long poem about the sea
  2. Policies on environmental issues
  3. Guidelines for fitness drills
  4. Rules for a school sports day
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Correct answer: B. Policies on environmental issues

1. Subject areas can draw from print or non-print items. 2. Science can use policies on environmental issues. 3. Nutrition labels suit health and fitness guidelines suit physical education. _Source: Wikipedia, Socratic method, Two different ways to select a text_

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What misuse does Peter Boghossian warn against?

  1. Asking too few questions
  2. Inducing shame or humiliation
  3. Letting students speak
  4. Using open questions
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Correct answer: B. Inducing shame or humiliation

1. He accepts that the method fosters creative and critical thinking. 2. He cautions against misapplications. 3. Such misuse may inadvertently induce shame or humiliation. _Source: Wikipedia, Socratic method, Challenges and disadvantages_

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