What is a dialectic response journal?

Answer 1

In its simplest definition Dialectic means instructional (for aseverely more complex definition see wikipedia) . A Dialectic Responce journal then would be a journal that a student keeps to respond to his instruction.

eg. Socrates drank Hemlock to day - then talked and talked and talked. I finally got bored with him and started hoping that he expire. He raised some interesting points though...

Answer 2

A dialectical response journal is a tool used in education to help students engage with and reflect on a text by writing responses that demonstrate critical thinking and analysis. The format typically involves writing down thoughts, questions, and reactions to the text on one side, and then responding to those initial thoughts with further analysis and exploration on the other side. This process can help students deepen their understanding of the text and develop their critical thinking skills.