Hi Rod, the "Kingsfield" format or socratic approach may be difficult
in an undergrad context as it usually implies a degree of commitment and
work that is not the norm these days with the emphasis on nurturing and
not providing realistic feedback about lackluster performance. I would
consult with law colleagues for some uses, and would be interested as
well in the replies of other tipsters here.
What would be important, I would think, is establishing at the outset a
context that emphasizes the standards of expected student performance
appropriate for the class. Do you expect students to reason about what
they present? How and where have they learned to do this? I have found
in some smaller upper level classes, I can approach this but not in
larger introductory type classes. I use critical thinking kinds of
questions asking students to examine the type of evidence, or descibe
the kinds of research bases for studies presented. Just some
thoughts, Gary Peterson
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Department of Psychology
Saginaw Valley State University
"Roderick D. Hetzel" wrote:
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> Hi everyone:
>
> I want to use the Kingsfield procedure for my courses next quarter. Does any
> have a specific description of how to do Kingsfield questions? I'm constructing
> my syllabi this weekend. Thanks!
>
> Rod
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> Department of Psychology
> College of Liberal Arts
> Rochester Institute of Technology
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