I think "Show, don't tell," is the most English-Teacher-y thing I have ever heard you say. Seriously, though, this is great advice! My high school English teacher used the Socratic method and I honestly think she's the teacher who taught me the most about how to think and process life. I never really considered how it might be used in d&d. Thanks for the tip!
Wonderful video with some great advice. Giving the players a hook in the question is key, and something that took me a while to get the hang of. Knowing the characters well is a huge help for this. It is why I always go over the character sheets and notes before I prep a session, and sometimes before we even start, just so I have that material fresh in mind when we get to the table. Keep up the great work!
Great video. I need to make a lists of Socratic questions/situations. My group is uaually pretty takative when i give them an open room but every now and then they need a little push.
I would do the opposite and make extremely "fun(ny)" dnd scenarios, that demand answers. For example: "Big chungus flies towards you." The drawback is that it makes very little sense and is confusing. However it works, as questions will be asked and the squad will in a constant state of inlightenment. The more you know the less you know.
I'm a huge fan of the Socratic method, but am very new to it. It is easy to fall into asking yes/no questions when just starting out. What examples can you give beyond the one presented in the video?
I think "Show, don't tell," is the most English-Teacher-y thing I have ever heard you say.
Seriously, though, this is great advice! My high school English teacher used the Socratic method and I honestly think she's the teacher who taught me the most about how to think and process life. I never really considered how it might be used in d&d. Thanks for the tip!
haha! I say it all the time during writing units! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
The best compliment I’ve ever gotten was that my descriptions bring the world to life
That is wonderful! That is exactly what a DM should strive for!
Wonderful video with some great advice. Giving the players a hook in the question is key, and something that took me a while to get the hang of. Knowing the characters well is a huge help for this. It is why I always go over the character sheets and notes before I prep a session, and sometimes before we even start, just so I have that material fresh in mind when we get to the table. Keep up the great work!
Hi Hannah
I just finished reading your new PDF. Crime Bosses and Syndicates.
Loved reading it
Thank you!!
Big thumbs up. Really, it should be how the Socratic method can improve one's life in general, lol. Too few kids learn this these days and it shows.
Agreed!
Another great video, Perfect every week :)
aww! Thank you!!
As always, great advice
I appreciate that!
Yes!
Guiding questions are the space between that allows the players to breathe their life into the story.
Perfectly said!
Another excellent video.
Thank you!!
Great video. I need to make a lists of Socratic questions/situations. My group is uaually pretty takative when i give them an open room but every now and then they need a little push.
I would do the opposite and make extremely "fun(ny)" dnd scenarios, that demand answers. For example: "Big chungus flies towards you."
The drawback is that it makes very little sense and is confusing. However it works, as questions will be asked and the squad will in a constant state of inlightenment. The more you know the less you know.
Haha!! Oh gosh, the panic!
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Thank you! That is so kind! 😊
I'm a huge fan of the Socratic method, but am very new to it. It is easy to fall into asking yes/no questions when just starting out. What examples can you give beyond the one presented in the video?
I may have done homework in HS with a teacher like you 🌷
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