Critical Analysis

How can Socratic Questioning Develop the next Generation of Critical Thinkers?

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For those who are novices, here is a quick history lesson! Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who is most famous for his work on ethics. Today, we talk of the ‘Socratic method or Socratic questioning.’ One of the most interesting facts about Socrates is that he spread his ideas through his students instead of writing. One of his most famous students was Plato. Plato was able to spread Socrates’ ideas via discussions with others. Socrates played a pivotal role in advocating for questioning and fostering critical self-reflection.

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Cultivating a Critical Thinking Culture: Tips for Educators

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We are in mid-January and I have delivered my first set of workshops for the year! It was great to start 2024 by connecting with educators teaching on T-Levels. Reflecting on the conversations I had with these educators, I thought about how we can nurture a culture for critical thinking skills to grow and develop.

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Hello 2024!

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It’s 3rd January 2024, my second working day of the new year. I am gathering my thoughts from 2023 with a hot drink in hand to tame the shock to the system at trying to fully function after the holidays! 2023 was a particularly challenging year for me personally. It started with the funeral of

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