Socratic Seminar Notes

• Opportunity lost
• be fearless
• go back and say what you want to say
• Free play
• being able to do what YOU want
• get to learn better/be more creative
• solve problems on the spot
• free play at this age?
• doing whatever you want
• could be reading, singing, playing a sport, ect.
• without free play?
• children at a young age can lose social skills
• learn differently

#1: How can these concepts enhance your learning as you arrive at a moment when grades no longer matter?

The concepts discussed in class made me think more.  We usually depend on grades, getting the job done and moving on.  When a student receives an "A" they feel like they completed a goal.  But when grades no longer matter, that "A" doesn't mean you are correct.  That goes the same with failing something.  I think that the success people find will be if they have learned something.  Allowing myself to have more free play will affect how I am in school and out of school.  

#2: How can these concepts enhance your ability to master content for the AP exam and other hurdles you have yet to leap?

The main thing to do is to ask questions.  Children ask a million questions a day because they are not afraid of embarrassment for not knowing something.  Where adults on the other hand ask on average about four questions a day.  Asking as many questions will help me more on the AP exam.  If i don't understand a certain thing, or need help, it is very important to ask.

#3: How can you use these concepts to collaborate with and inspire others, to improve the information exchange and overall value of your learning network?

I think that we need to understand that it is alright to ask questions.  And when we do ask questions, you have to be open minded.  The people that continue to try no matter what shows that they are determined; where another person can try once and give up.  The people that continue to try things inspire other people to continue to try and not give up.  But you can't just work by yourself all the time.  You have to join in on other events.  Having free play is important  so you will be able to solve a problem you come to face.