Symposium

Methods of teaching

1. SYMPOSIUM BY, VVAKVN

2. Contents Meaning Definition Objectives Characteristics Planning Technique Advantages Limitations

3. Meaning Higher learning It is meeting of persons , students, to discuss a problem or theme. The views on a theme are presented in a sequence. The specific aspect of a theme is presented by an ‘expert of the theme’.

4. Definition A symposium is a systematic presentation of various aspects of a topic by a group of two or more persons with a special knowledge of the subject.

5. objectives To identify and understand the various aspects of theme and problems. To develop the ability to decision and judgment regards a problems. To develop values and feelings regarding a problems. To enable the listeners to form policies regarding a problem.

6. characteristics It provides a broad understanding of a topic or a problem. The opportunity is provided to the listeners to take decision about the problem. It develops the feelings of cooperation and adjustment.

7. Planning The chairman should ensure that members have clear guidelines to follow in preparing their papers. The teacher should plan the program ahead of time. The teacher and members should know the objectives and breadth of the topic to be discussed.

8. To avoid overlapping, repetition of materials. Study material may not be issued to participants as they have to participate in the discussion held with their own view points and opinions. The teacher should have a conference with each of the student speakers.

9. Process/technique Symposium begins with introductory speech of the chairperson who may either teacher or student. After introductory speech he invites speakers to present their view points keeping up with the time allotted. The chairman may also invite questions from the audience and directs the discussion.

10. Maintain unity and proper sequence. Each speaker may be given an opportunity to make a final statement. The chairman finally sums up after all the speakers have spoken and closes the session.

11. Advantages It is suited to a large group or classes. This method can be frequently used to present broad topics for discussions at organization. Directs the students to continuous independent study. This method can be used in political meetings.

12. Limitations Inadequate opportunity for all the students to participate actively. Time limitation for presentation. Limited audience participation. There is a probability of duplicity (double, same content) as every speaker prepares theme as a whole.