Prepared By : Mr. Sumit Poonia M.Sc. Forensic Nursing TEACHING-LEARNING METHODS
CONFERENCE
INTRODUCTION OF CONFERENCE Meeting of people that “CONFER” about a topic Prearranged meeting for exchange of information A discussion among participants who have an agreed topic.
TYPES OF CONFERENCES
1. ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
CATEGORIES OF ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
A. THEMED CONFERENCE Small conferences organized around a particular topic
B. GENERAL CONFERENCE
C. PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE Professional lecturer addressing students. Nursing Conference is one of the example of Professional Conference.
NURSING CONFERENCES A conference is the act of consulting together the conference is the nucleolus of the in-service nursing programme.
TYPES OF NURSING CONFERENCE
(a) GROUP CONFERENCE A conference is the act of consulting together of two or more individuals in an formal meeting for the purpose of giving or exchanging ideas It involves a two-way flow of conversation.
(b) NURSING CARE CONFERENCE A nursing care conference is a course of action discussion, the focus is on assessing the nursing problem arriving at possible solutions, helping staff to examine a patient's problem from his point of view. It can provide a good learning experience for all the staff who shares a common nursing problem in providing care to specific patient.
(c) INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE It sometimes described as a "conversation with a purpose", or more simply, as an interview. The teacher may introduce the student to new fields of knowledge, impact information to her regarding this field and strive to motivate her in the acquisition.
(d) NURSING TEAM CONFERENCE: Nursing team conference as a teaching tool offers valuable opportunities for learning. The ability to observe, report and analyze significant findings is put to its greatest test as students are confronted with this daily responsibility.
THE MAJOR TYPES OF NURSING CONFERENCE
ORGANIZING AN ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN A NURSING CONFERENCE Organizer Delegates (Guests) Nursing Experts Indian council President/registrar/Members/Authorities State council registrar/Members/Authorities Nursing Superintendent Matrons Experienced Nursing Authorities Resource Persons (Speaker) Trained Nurses Staff Nurses Student Nurses Journalists Authors
2. BUSINESS CONFERENCE
BUSINESSMAN SHOWING DATA
BUSINESS ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE
3. ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
4. CONFERENCE CALL
5. NEWS CONFERENCE
PRESS CONFERENCE
6. NEW CONFERENCE
7. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
8. PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE Also termed as parent-teacher interview held once a term. Chance for parents to meet child’s teacher and review child’s growth. It is a tradition in western school system
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN A CONFERENCE
FORMAT OF CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE HALL
INDIAN PARLIAMENT CONFERENCE HALL
BUSINESS CONFERENCE HALL
HOTEL’S CONFERENCE HALL
BIG CONFERENCE HALL
FACILITIES AT CONFERENCE HALL
CONFERENCE RULES
RULES FOR CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS Ask Consultant Interpreter For Advice And Quotes Discuss Types Of Interpretation And Equipment Required Before Finalizing The Venues Use Interpretations Equipment Which Conforms With ISO Standards Insists On Professional Interpreters Do Not Sacrifice Quality For The Sake Of False Economies
Sign Contracts With Individual Interpreters To Ensure Their Availability Send Conference Documents To Interpreters As Soon As Available Keep Sessions To Maximum Three Hours Remember The Effect Of Stress And Fatigue On Interpreters, As Well As Delegate Attention Span Brief Delegates And Speakers On The Use Of Interpretation Before The Conference Starts Appoint A Representative To Liaise With The Interpreters' Team Head Throughout The Conference
IMPORTANCE OF CONFERENCE The importance of a conference is manifold Communicate crucial internal decisions Communicate some results or decisions or actions of a company to the general public Conferences are also a part of strategy marketing Publicity coverage which conference receives, give a company media exposure Social learning occurs through conversations about the content