Seminar Method of Teaching
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This document discusses seminars as a teaching method. It defines seminars as a group discussion where experts present on specific topics. It classifies seminars into different levels from classroom to international. The key aspects of seminars as a teaching method are that they involve guided discussion of 10-15 students on a research-focused topic. Students are expected to research the topic beforehand and the teacher facilitates discussion and ensures all students participate. Seminars aim to develop students' problem-solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
Seminar Method of Teaching
- 2. SEMINAR
- 4. DEFINITION • Seminars are simply a group of people comming together for the discussion and learning of specific techniques and topics. • Usually there are several keynote speakers within each seminar, and these speakers are experts in their own fields or topic.
- 5. CLASSIFICATION S.No TYPE EXAMPLE 1 MINI SEMINAR CLASS ROOM LEVEL 2 MAIN SEMINAR DEPT / INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL 3 NATIONAL SEMINAR NATIONAL LEVEL 4. INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
- 10. SEMINAR AS A METHOD OF TEACHING Seminar is a form of a class organization that utilizes a scientific approach for the analysis of a problem chosen for discussion.
- 11. • It is a discussion method of teaching where an informal group of 10-15 ( not more than 25 ) learners participate to solve problems in a scientific approach and analysis.
- 12. • It is an organized, guided discussion with a focus on the discovery of new relationship by the participating individuals. • It differs from intellectual initiative.The student plays an active role in seminar.
- 13. • The objective of the seminar is to give students opportunity to participate in methods of scientific analysis and research procedures.
- 14. • Students are expected to do considerable library search prior to the seminar.
- 15. • A seminar group is mainly concerned with academic matters rather than individual students and commonly involves the reading of an essay or paper by one group member followed by a discussion by the totoal group on the topic.
- 16. • The role of a teacher is to help students to select, formulate and resolve the most significant problems and suggest the available sources of information. • As the seminar progresses, the students assume greater responsibility for addressing the problems and conducting discussion.
- 17. CHARATERISTICS • Teacher is the leader. • The group generally consists of 10 to 15 participants. • An ideal seminar lasts for 1-2 hrs.
- 18. • The topic is initially presented by the presenter followed by group discussion. • The leader should keep the discussion within limits so the focus of discussion can be mentioned. • care should be taken to avoid stereotypes.
- 19. • In student seminars, students present their data in an informal way under the leadership of the teacher, followed by a teacher monitored discussion. • All members take part in discussion in an informal but orderly manner.
- 20. • The chairman should be skilled in encouraging the timid participants. • A student secretary may record the problems that come up and the solutions given to them.
- 21. ORGANIZING A SEMINAR • 1. Define the purpose of the seminar. • 2. Relate the topic of seminar and discussion to the main concept or the objectives to be attained.
- 22. • Direct and focus on the discussion topic. • Help students to express their ideas and keep the discussion at a high level of interest so that the students listen attentively to those who contribute the ideaas.
- 23. • Plan comments and questions that relate to the subject and also guide and direct the discussion. • Set time limitations for each person's contribution.
- 24. • Guard against monopoly of the discussion by any member of the seminar. • Plan for summary at intervals during the discussion and also at the end of the discussion and relate the ideas expressed to the purpose of discussion.
- 25. • Have the discussion recorded by a student as a recording secretary or by tape recording. • Plan for teacher and student self evaluation of the progress made towards the immediate objectives.
- 26. ROLE OF A TEACHER • Select the topic.(Give reasonable time for preparation). • Remain in the background in the seminar, but sit where the whole group can be seen.
- 27. • Prepare to help out in the initial stages of using this method in case of long silence. • Be sure that essential points are not overlooked and that gross inadequacies are corrected (preferably by the other members of the class).
- 28. • Make sure that all members have a share in the discussion and that irrelevant discussion is avoided.
- 29. ADVANTAGES • Student plays an active role; it pre supposes that the student has backgroung knowledge. • A properly conducted seminar has potentials to teach students the method of scientific analysis and technique or research.
- 30. • Individual student and the group as a whole try to solve the problem. • Exchange of facts and efforts to crystalize group opinion is a clear advantage in seminar method.
- 32. • The problem solving skills of the students are sharpned by participation. • The students develop vocabulary, articulation, problem solving and critical thinking skills as they participate in the seminar.
- 33. • A seminar helps in self learning and promotes independent thinking. • Ability to see own problems is increased because of personal difficulties can be compared with those of the group.
- 34. • Skilfully directed seminar promotes group spirit and co- operativeness.
- 35. DISADVANTAGES • Seminar is a time consuming process. • It cannot be applied to new students. • Timid students may initially feel nervous.
- 36. • If subject knowledge is poor, unnecessary discussions arise. • The approach to problem solving extends to student's professional and personal activities.