https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/Discussions/Navigating-Socratic-Dialogue/m-p/289531#M203 <P><SPAN>While guided inquiry and Socratic questioning deepen conceptual understanding in STEM discussion labs, students from educational backgrounds that emphasize direct instruction often perceive non-directive answers as unhelpful or gatekeeping.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>In what ways can lab facilitators balance</SPAN> <SPAN>inquiry-based facilitation with transparent instructional guidance to build trust across diverse student cohorts?</SPAN></P> Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:35:30 GMT TracyAntonioli 2026-09-12T13:35:30Z https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/Discussions/Navigating-Socratic-Dialogue/m-p/289531#M203 <P><SPAN>While guided inquiry and Socratic questioning deepen conceptual understanding in STEM discussion labs, students from educational backgrounds that emphasize direct instruction often perceive non-directive answers as unhelpful or gatekeeping.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>In what ways can lab facilitators balance</SPAN> <SPAN>inquiry-based facilitation with transparent instructional guidance to build trust across diverse student cohorts?</SPAN></P> Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:35:30 GMT https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/Discussions/Navigating-Socratic-Dialogue/m-p/289531#M203 TracyAntonioli 2026-09-12T13:35:30Z