04-14-2024, 01:16 AM
sekker wrote:
[quote=SDGuy]
[quote=sekker]
...We could discuss major policy issues with civility...
At times, that is all too missing on this forum - which makes me deeply disappointed in this place; thoughtful discussion used to predominate, but now all too many posters here like to post one-line zingers, or refuse to participate in reasoned debate when faced with a viewpoint that makes them uncomfortable or challenges their beliefs.
I think this Teacher-Student interaction best illustrates how thoughtful discussion should take place; no screaming, no posting of one-line zingers and then walking away, and, most importantly, listening to another viewpoint and thinking through what is being discussed.
That is an awesome ~5min video. Thanks for posting! And I concur - quite a teacher.
I agree -- he's basically doing Socratic-interactive, while trying his best to stay neutral... very tricky. And at one point, he risks the student being humiliated (he did admit to feeling stupid) when he discovered his own error in logic. For obvious reasons, this approach would not be feasible or acceptable in all teaching contexts...