Do Northeastern professors use the Socratic method in teaching their courses?
While teaching styles vary widely throughout the faculty, most professors use what could be termed a “modified” Socratic method. Many professors do “cold call” students, but may leave open the option to pass or get help from neighbors. Additionally, unlike in a a traditional Socratic method, students typically aren’t on the “hot seat” for the entire class, but rather for a short period of time.
