Elevate your teaching with this advanced Socratic Seminars course! Discover dynamic discussion strategies, exploring diverse seminar styles like partner, fishbowl, hot seat, and multi-group setups, along with planning templates for small groups. You'll master question writing, delving into question types, extensive practice, and even leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT for seamless planning. The course emphasizes differentiation to ensure every student is engaged and challenged. Learn to build a vibrant culture of risk-taking and empower students through effective self-evaluation. Practical resources, including 'just-in-case questions,' will equip you to expertly guide any discussion.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify and explain the key structures, purposes, and facilitation strategies of Socratic seminars, and reflect on their own facilitation habits and goals.
• Evaluate and select appropriate Socratic seminar formats based on student needs, classroom context, and instructional goals.
• Design and implement differentiated seminar preparation plans that provide access and challenge for diverse learners.
• Assess the effectiveness of their seminar implementation through observation, student feedback, and self-reflection, and identify areas for future growth.
• Integrate AI-supported planning tools and scaffolded materials to enhance student-centered dialogue and equitable participation in classroom discussions.