If lesson planning were a dance, the WIPPEA Model would be the dependable partner who remembers all the steps. And the Socratic method? That’s the spontaneous guest who...
How to Blend the Socratic Method with a Classic Lesson Plan Model
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Socratic Method
How to Use the Socratic Method in Your Micro-School
Turning “Why?” into a Teaching Superpower In the cozy, flexible world of micro-schools—where beanbags might outnumber desks and learning often smells like fresh...
Instructional Methods
Instructional methods refer to educators' diverse techniques, strategies, and approaches to delivering lessons, engaging students, and facilitating meaningful learning...
The Socratic Discussion: Where Questions Do the Teaching
Somewhere between “What do you think?” and “Why do you say that?” lies the magical land of Socratic discussion—a place where answers are optional, curiosity is essential,...
Using the Socratic Method with Bloom’s Taxonomy
Somewhere in an ideal classroom (or homeschool table), a teacher leans back with a smile and asks, “But why do you think that?” The student, halfway through explaining why a...
What Teaching Techniques Work Well in Homeschooling
In homeschooling, teaching techniques that work well tend to be flexible, personalized, and hands-on, adapting to each student’s learning style, pace, and interests. Here...
