Source: Brunel University, West London

Source: Brunel University, West London

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Why have seminars?

Seminars create opportunities to:

• explore topics with different dimensional knowledge in depth;
• share ideas in a way that will advance your thinking;
• learn from other people's experiences and background knowledge;
• gain perspectives and points of view that you might not have otherwise considered;
• identify and sort out any misunderstandings.

Source: Brunel University, West London

General Perspective

• The idea behind the seminar system is to familiarize students more extensively with the basic idea of their chosen subject

• To give them better Professional learning pace and platform

• Allow them to interact with the live examples that always occur during research or project work.

• It is essentially a place where assigned readings are discussed, questions can be raised and debates can be facilitated.

• It is relatively informal, at least compared to the lecture system of academic instruction.

What is Workshop?

• Introduction

A workshop is quite different.

“In Computer Science or IT; It is a group working together, on a creative project, discussing a topic, or studying a subject.”

Definition

• In other words “Workshop means some learning experiences, hands on practices”
• ”A workshop is a hands-on learning experience, where you do as well as listen/learn.”
• Workshops tend to be smaller and more intense (penetrating) than seminars.
• This format often involves students practicing their new skills during the event under the watchful eye of the instructor.