How did Socrates teach? What is this method of teaching called?

The method of teaching is called Socratic teaching

Socrates’ method of teaching was called "The Socratic Method" that makes of questions and answers to encourage critical thinking and enlighten students through discussions. It is also aimed at finding a better hypothesis as eliminates weaker hypothesis that results in contradiction and a better hypothesis is discovered. It analyzes established ideas to decide if it is consistent with other ideas. The simple form is a set of questions that create to assess logic and fact and to aid a person form their own beliefs aimed at distinguishing the basic features held by several examples.