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Pamfilo, Pantoja & Nabing
BSA 1
 noun

Seminar / ’ semə , na : r / - [ sem . i . Nar ]

An instructional technique that 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 member
objectives
1.) To develop higher cognitive abilities
2.)To develop the ability of responding
3.)To develop the ability of keen observation
of experience feelings and to present them
effectively.
4.)To develop the ability to seek clarification
and defend the ideas of others effectively
objectives
5.)To develop the feeling of tolerance
6.)To develop the feeling of co—operation
7.)To develop the emotional ability among
the participants of the seminar. 8.)To acquire
the good manners of putting questions and
answering the questions of others
effectively.
Types of
seminar
1. Mini- Seminar
2. Main Seminar
3. National Seminar
4. International Seminar
Role of different
personnel
4 Basic Roles Any Meeting Should Have

1.Leader
2.Reporter
3.Timekeeper
4.Participant
Role of seminar leader
• Prepares a topic for discussion or asking the staff for
assistance in developing an issue.
• responsible for delivering quality face-to-face
education. to undergraduate students in small group
tutorials/seminars
• Facilitates student learning through discussion in
small groups
Role of organizers
• Decides the topic of seminar
• Once the topic is decided and objectives are
formulated, organizers start searching for a suitable
chairperson and select an eminent person who is well
versed in the concerned topic as the chairperson.
• In consultation with the chairperson, organizers
modifies the objectives if needed, finalize the various
aspects of the topic and select speakers.
• Date and time is fixed according to the convenience of
the chairperson and spea
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
• In the introductory talk, he justifies the topic selection
by stating its relevance and importance in the current
context and introduces the speakers by highlighting
their achievements
Role of chairperson
• After the introductory speech chairperson invites
speakers according to the order.
• When one speaker completes his speech, he gives a
brief summary of it and invites next speaker to presents
his viewpoints.
• Once all the speakers complete their presentations,
chairperson opens the discussion session by inviting
participants to come out with their doubts, clarifications
and contributions.
Role of chairperson
• Some chairperson prefer discussion after each speaker
completes the presentation.
Role of speaker
• Success of seminar depends on how well the discussion
session is utilized 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
Role of speaker
• Speakers have to prepare and hand over the study
materials to the organizers in advance.
• Speakers are expected to present the relevant
information in an interesting and comprehensible
manner with the help of suitable audio-visual aids.
Role of timekeeper
• Takes on the role of measuring or recording the amount
of time taken to do something.
• The timekeeper essentially helps the facilitator move
the group through the agenda, reducing the amount of
stress on the facilitator or leader who is managing the
discussion
Role of participants
• Objectives of seminars are framed in accordance with
the learning needs of the participants.
• Always participants make the seminar very live and
interesting
• They have to prepare themselves well in advance and
the study material issued by the organizers before the
seminar will also provide the required information in a
condensed form
Role of participants
• They have to utilize the discussion by asking questions,
seeking clarifications and expressing their viewpoints.
Participants should use discussion to enrich their
knowledge rather that testing the knowledge of the
speakers or the chairperson.
 Requirements of
•seminar
Teacher is a leader
• 10-15 members are participants
• The topic is presented by the students
taking 20-30 minutes time
• Duration is 1-2 hours
• Leader should keep the discussion within
the limits of problem discussed
 Requirements of
•seminar
Students present their data in an informal
way under the leadership of the teacher
• Care should be taken to avoid stereotype
• All the members take part in discussion
in an informal way but orderly in manner
 Requirements of
•seminar
The chairperson should be skilled in
encouraging the timid participants.
• A student secretory should record the
problems which arise and the solution
given.
Advantages of seminar
• Role of the students is active; it presupposes that
student has background knowledge
• If properly conducted, 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
Advantages of seminar
• Seminar gives training in self-learning and promotes
independent thinking
• Skillfully directed, seminar promotes group spirit and
cooperativeness
• Provide an opportunity for a group of students to
discuss and analyse a range of new material, ideas and
concepts together with the tutor.
disAdvantages of
seminar
• Time consuming
• Cannot be applied to new students
• Timid students cannot be improved
• If subject knowledge is poor, unnecessary discussion
arises
• The approach to problems extends to their professional
and personal activities
Conducting a seminar
• The establishing of an environment that contributes to
the purpose of the seminar is of importance and
requires a skilled teacher
• A motivating a learning situation that is not too highly
organized or too relaxed is essential
• The discussion needs to be kept active, while at the
same time the orderly development of the subject
content should be maintained
Conducting a seminar
• The teacher usually guides the seminar, however the
students carry out this function under the guidance of
teacher
Rules for Conducting a seminar
• Define the purpose of the discussion
• Relate the topic of discussion to the main concept or
the objectives to be attained
• Direct and focus the discussion on the topic
• Helps student to express their ideas
• Keep the discussion at a high level of interest so that
students will listen attentively to those who are
contributing ideas
• Plan comments and questions that relate to the subject
and will also help to guide the discussion
Rules for Conducting a seminar
• Set time limitation for each person to contribute
• Guard against monopoly of the discussion by any
member of the seminar
• Plan for a summary at intervals during discussion and
also at the end and relate the ideas expressed to the
purpose of discussion
• Have the discussion recorded either by a student as a
recording secretory or have it tape recording
• Plan for teacher and student self-evaluation of the
progress made towards the immediate objectives
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