When We Speak Today of Teaching Using the "Socratic Method

question 35

Multiple Choice

When we speak today of teaching using the "Socratic method," we are referring to a type of teaching that

• A) looks for practical methods to solve problems.
• B) uses problematic questioning that challenges students to go beyond what they think they know.
• C) concentrates on learning the basic mathematic and scientific laws and theories.
• D) stresses examination of theories over finding practical uses for knowledge.
• E) demands much written work of students.

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