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S3.7.5 Socratic Inquiry: A Pedagogy to Address the Social-Emotional Needs of the Gifted in the Classroom
Socratic inquiry not only can be used to enhance critical thinking skills but also may be adapted to address the social/emotional issues faced by gifted and talented students. Gifted students may experience vulnerabilities and encounter difficulties as they develop an understanding of the self as gifted and in relationships with others. Focusing on classroom/program applications, the presenters will share strategies for conducting Socratic seminars to explore issues of concern to the students. Socratic discussions centering on the characters/persons being studied through literature or biographies can permit students to openly explore their concerns, fears, and issues through civil discourse without self-identifying.
Author(s):
Richard Courtright
rcourtright@tip.duke.edu
Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP)
United States
Rick Courtright is Gifted Education Specialist at Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) in Durham, NC. With over forty years of experience, Rick has been a classroom teacher, gifted resource teacher, gifted program district administrator and adjunct professor at Elon University and Duke University. He completed his studies in intermediate education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning his Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, as well as earning his Ph.D. there in special education leadership, with an emphasis in gifted education. Rick has delivered school and district presentations, as well as at regional, state, national and international conferences.
Crissy Brown
cbrown10@highpoint.edu
High Point University
United States
Crissy Brown is an adjunct instructor at High Point University, teaching courses to licensed teachers seeking gifted education certification. She has over fifteen years of experience, both in the classroom and as a support specialist. With an M.Ed. in Gifted Education, Crissy provides professional development to educators across the state, and has presented at state and national conferences. Crissy is pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at UNC-Wilmington, specializing in curriculum and instruction. She has classroom experience teaching general education and classes for exceptional children. Her passion involves promoting quality curriculum and programing for all gifted, underrepresented, and underachieving populations.
Laura Courtright
lcourtright@gaston.k12.nc.us
Gaston County Schools
United States
Laura Courtright graduated from Elon University with a degree in Elementary Education and minor in Literature and earned her gifted certification from Queens University. She found her love for Gifted Education while working for the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) as a teaching assistant. She has spent the past six years working in two AIG magnet schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools & Gaston County Schools, teaching in a full-time classroom of identified 5th graders. She has been trained in the Paideia Program, and has implemented seminars in language arts, social studies, science, and math (but social studies is her favorite).