The Round Table Classroom

 

Smart Parents Guide to College (Peterson's,©1997)  identifies Coker's Round Table classrooms  as a model learning experience   Round Table video clip 1   (57 sec. mpeg) Round Table video clip 2    (35 sec. mpeg)

At Coker College you find a highly personalized learning experience. Many classes have around 10 students and most classes take place at specially-built round tables. At a round table, you and your classmates create a circle of learning with your professor. Sometimes, this is named the Socratic Method after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. The Round Table learning style encourages the discussion and sharing of ideas, which develops confidence and builds communication and leadership skills It's the way learning should be.