Which method involves asking students thought-provoking questions to stimulate test critical thinking elicit thoughtful responses?

The method described is the Socratic Method (or Socratic questioning), which uses a disciplined series of thought-provoking questions to stimulate critical thinking, challenge assumptions, and encourage deeper, independent analysis of ideas. Named after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, this teaching approach fosters intellectual curiosity and a shared exploration of concepts, rather than direct instruction.