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How to Use the Socratic Method and How Bearbei Can Help

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Being Detective

Imagine you are a detective trying to solve a mystery. You have a suspect in mind, but you don’t have enough evidence to prove that they are guilty. So, you start asking them questions to see if their answers match up with the facts. If they say something that doesn’t make sense or contradicts what you know, you ask more questions to get to the truth. This is similar to how Socrates used questions to help his interlocutors develop their understanding

How Does It Work?
The Socratic Method is a question-and-answer-based dialogue format used to seek truth and knowledge. It is named after the teaching style of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. The Socratic method allows us to clearly define our beliefs, test their consistency, and deduce their general laws. The Socratic Method also stimulates our critical thinking, encouraging us to ask questions and investigate rather than settle for answers continually.

What are the Benefits of Using This Method?
The Socratic method, in stark contrast to rote learning, emphasizes the art of questioning. By seeking answers to various doubts and raising further questions based on those answers, learners can naturally form their knowledge framework. This process helps solidify knowledge and significantly enhances its practical application. Moreover, the method’s emphasis on questioning is closely linked to applying acquired skills. As a result, learners become more adept at applying knowledge, fostering a lifelong learning mindset.

How Bearbei Helps You with the Socratic Method?
At BearBei, we have integrated the Socratic method into our app. When you add a flashcard, you can directly ask our AI for help and save the answer to the flashcard. If you have more questions about the answer, you can immediately add another flashcard and continue your inquiry.

Imagine this: you're in a college course and come across an unfamiliar concept while the professor continues lecturing. It can be quite cumbersome to switch between multiple apps to find answers and record them for future review. At BearBei, we’ve solved this problem for you.

For example, let's say you're studying in the library, enjoying the nourishment of knowledge, when you encounter an unfamiliar vocabulary word or concept. All you need to do is open the BearBei app on your phone, create a flashcard, use our AI to ask your question and get an immediate answer that can be saved with just one click. Moreover, when you’re ready to take the bus home, you can pull out our app anytime and review the content you just learned with its cute yet modern UI design.

 

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