Response to Marcos Castellanos-Thammavong’s Module 1 Post
Hi Marcos,
I liked how you described the Socratic seminar and the way it makes learning more engaging. I am the same way when I try to explain a concept to someone else because it forces me to slow down, organize my thoughts, and check whether I really understand. Like you, I think this is one of the most effective ways to learn.
I am also motivated by confidence, and your point about it stood out to me. When I feel confident, I am more willing to take on challenges and I learn more effectively. For me, that confidence usually comes from seeing small progress and building on it over time, so I thought your example of the driving test showed this really clearly. I wonder if you could expand a little on how the Socratic seminar style connects to your learning outside of philosophy classes, since that would be interesting to see. I am looking forward to hearing more of your perspective in our group.