What is seminar

meaning, definition, an introduction to the seminar: classification of the seminar, the requirement of the seminar, the role of chairperson and role of participants in the seminar, function of the teacher in the seminar, rules of conducting the seminar, the role of speaker, advantages of the seminar, disadvantages of the seminar, the conclusion of PPT

1. SEMINAR

2. MEANING A seminar as an instructional techniqe involves generating a situation for a group to have guided interaction among themselves on different aspects or components of a topic, which is generally presented by one or more members.

3. DEFINITION Seminar is an instructional technique of higher learning which involves paper reading on a theme and followed by the group discussion to clarify the complex aspects of theme.

4. CLASSIFICATION OF SEMINAR MINI SEMINAR MAIN SEMINAR NATIONAL SEMINAR INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

5. REQUIREMENTS OF SEMINAR Teacher is a leader. 10-15 are participants. The topic is presented by the students taking time 15-20 minutes time. Duration is 1-2 hours. leader should keep the discussion within the limits of problem discussed.

6. ROLE OF CHAIRPERSON Chairperson should possess in depth knowledge regarding the topic and it is his duty to guide the seminar in a fruitful manner. Seminar begins with an introductory speech by the chairperson. When one speaker completes his speech, he gives a brief summary of it and invites next speaker to present his view point.

7. ROLE OF PARTICIPANTS Objective of seminar are framed in accordance with the learning needs of the participants. Always participants make the seminar very live and interesting. They have to prepare themeselves well in advance and the study material issued by the organisers before the seminar will also provide the required information in a condensed form.

8. THE FUNCTIONS OF THE TEACHER IN SEMINAR Selectig the topic. Remaining in the background at the seminar, but sitting where she/he can see the whole group. Being prepared to help out in the initial stages of using the method, where there are long silences. See that no essential points are overlooked and that gross inaccuracies are corrected. See that all have a share in the discussion and that irrelevant disussion is avoided.

9. THE RULES FOR CONDUCTING A SEMINAR Define the purpose of the discussion. Relate topic of discussion to the main concept or the objectives to be attained. Direct and focus the discussion on the topic. Helps students express their ideas. keep the discussion at a high level of interest so that students will listen attentively to those who are contributing.

10. ROLE OF SPEAKERS Success of a seminar depends on how well the discussion session is utilised by the participants. The quality and quantity of the information presented by the speakers have a direct role in preparing the participants for the discussion session. Success of the seminar is largely determined by the performance of the speakers.

11. ADVANTAGE OF SEMINAR Role of student is active; it presupposes that student has background knowledge. If properly conduct, the seminar teaches the method of scientific analysis and techniques of research. The group as a whole and the individual students try to solve problems. Exchange of facts and attempts to crystalize the group opinion which is sound and workable.

12. DISADVANTAGES OF SEMINAR Time-consuming. Cannot be applied to new students. Timid students cannot improve. If subject knowledge is poor, unnecessary discussion arises. The approach to problems extends to their professi - onal and personal activities.

13. CONCLUSION Seminar is a method of teaching mostly used for higher education. It is an instructional technique which involves paper reading on a theme. It includes the group discussion to clarify the complex aspect of theme. The students’ learns to develop the ability of keen observation of experience and feelings of tolerance to the opposite ideas of others.