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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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