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The document outlines a structured format for students to engage in a Philosophical Chairs activity, where they express their positions on a central statement or topic. It includes sections for students to record their original position (Pro, Con, Undecided), supporting statements, reasoning, and questions towards counterarguments. Additionally, it prompts reflection on how their views may have changed during the discussion and encourages evaluation of their participation and open-mindedness throughout the activity.

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Begin by entering your name, grade, date, and period at the top of the form. This personal information is essential for tracking your progress.
In the 'Central Statement/Topic' section, clearly articulate the main idea you will be discussing. Use multiple lines if necessary to ensure clarity.
Identify your original position by selecting 'Pro', 'Con', or 'Undecided'. This will guide your arguments throughout the discussion.
List statements supporting your position in the designated area. For each statement, provide reasoning that backs up your stance.
Prepare questions aimed at counterarguments and offer reasoning for each question to strengthen your understanding of opposing views.
Reflect on how many times you changed your position during discussions and note your final stance at the end of the sheet.
Evaluate your open-mindedness by selecting an option and explaining why your position did or did not change in the provided space.

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What is Philosophical Chairs jury style?

Philosophical Chairs is a technique to allow students to critically think, verbally ponder and logically write their beliefs. Procedure: Students read, prior to coming to class, a newspaper article, short story, essay or literary selection, taking notes as they read; bring those notes to class.

How does a philosophical chairs compare and contrast a Socratic Seminar?

Philosophical Chairs differs from Socratic Seminar in that it is not dependent on a text, but the reading of some text before engaging in the activity can only enhance the process. Philosophical Chairs focuses on a central state- ment or topic that is controversial.

What is the correct rule to follow during Philosophical Chairs?

Briefly summarize the previous speakers argument before you make your response. Contribute your own thoughts, offering your reasons as succinctly as possible. Respond to statements and ideas only, not to the person giving them. Change your mind about the central statement as new information or reasoning is presented.

What are the two types of Socratic seminars?

An exercise called Philosophical Chairs is a versatile way to get students speaking and listening to one another. Its a student-centered strategy that can be used in any content area around a multitude of topics. Its set up like a debateand one explicit objective is for students to be open to changing their minds.

What is a philosophical chair?

Various approaches to Socratic seminar Inner/outer circle or fishbowl: Students need to be arranged in inner and outer circles. Triad: Students are arranged so that each participant (called a pilot) in the inner circle has two co-pilots sitting behind them on either side.

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