Teaching Internationalism Through the Socratic Seminar

Room: Ohio

presented by Jerry Chris, Diploma Programme Coordinator/ TOK Teacher, Mission Viejo High School

Is your school seriously engaged in international mindedness or do you rely on "Taco Tuesdays" and flags in the hallway to fulfill the requirement? The Socratic Seminar format allows students the opportunity for true international understanding in every classroom, whether it be Math HL or PYP Social Studies. This methodology, which many consider the pinnacle of student centered learning, guarantees an open-minded inquiry into global issues. Basic instruction and a sample seminar will be offered in this workshop.

Jerry Chris, Diploma Programme Coordinator/ TOK Teacher, Mission Viejo High School
Jerry Chris, Ed.D., is the author of seven educational books and two novels. He has been IB Diploma Coordinator and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teacher at Mission Viejo High School since 1985. He also serves as an IB site visitor and TOK trainer. He has presented workshops on Socratic Seminar and Critical Thinking throughout North America. Among his many awards are California (GATE) Teacher of the Year, Creative Challenge County Teacher of the Year, and the Crystal Apple from NBC. In 2004, he was granted California's "Award of Recognition" for a career dedicated to gifted education.