alleryA Socratic seminar differs from a debate because its goal is to do what?
AWin the whole argument
BDefeat the other group
CProve one student correct
DBuild meaning together
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Build meaning together
1. A Socratic seminar is not a debate.
2. Participants work together to construct meaning and reach an answer.
3. No student or group is trying to win.
_Source: Wikipedia, Socratic method, Socratic seminar_
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