Socratic Seminar earns the #1 spot on our High-Impact Protocols list for a reason: it gets every student thinking critically, speaking with evidence, and listening actively. In this episode, we explore why Socratic Seminar is so powerful — backed by Hattie’s research — and how to run one that works for your students, whether in person or online.

You’ll learn:

• How to set clear purposes and norms that make discussions meaningful.

• Practical steps to launch a seminar tomorrow — even with reluctant talkers.

• Ways to scaffold questions, evidence use, and reflection.

• How to iterate and improve with each round.

By the end, you’ll be ready to transform whole-class discussion from a few voices dominating to a true community of inquiry.