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ERIC Number: EJ1213074
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-0266-0830
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How to Use Socratic Questioning in Order to Promote Adults' Self-Directed Learning
Studies in the Education of Adults, v51 n1 p109-129 2019
This article discusses the teachers' role in self-directed learning (SDL) -- a central concept in adult education. We explore the use of Socratic questioning to develop critical thinking, which is the outcome of SDL in problem-based learning (PBL). In particular, we analyse 11 adult learners' reflective journals in relation to a Socratic seminar. Findings showed that adult learners value the mutual relationship between the learner and the teacher in managing the learning process. In addition, we suggest a teaching approach where Socratic questioning can facilitate students' SDL. We conclude with implications on its use as a means to initiate the learning goals of a PBL tutorial.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands
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