Prof DP Sharma http://dpsharma.info Outlines Seminar Introduction - A seminar is a meeting on a specific subject or a meeting of university or college students for study Presentation or discussion with an academic supervisor.
- A class at a college or university in which a topic is discussed by a teacher and a small group of students
Definition - “Seminar is a lecture /presentation on a specific topic and then discussion”
- “A seminar can also mean a New or Advanced or specialized educational class.”
- “A seminar is when you listen & learn from a Professor/ Teacher with innovative and advanced ideas.”
Definition - Definition: “A seminar is a talk/lecture/ presentation delivered on a particular topic or set of topics that are educational /academic in nature.”
What is the Point of Seminars? - What is a seminar?
- A seminar is generally understood to be a small group meeting in which students and a tutor discuss information on a chosen topic. They may be called something else such as "tutorial groups". Seminars provide an opportunity to explore topics by discussion, and to identify and sort out any problems. Some tutors may use the opportunity to introduce new related topics. Most seminars last for an hour. Seminars need not necessarily be face-to-face contact, they can also occur in online environments.
- Who does what?
- Often a seminar is led by a student who prepares and presents the topic and kicks off the discussion. So that the seminar is of benefit to everyone, it is the responsibility of the other students to contribute their ideas, opinions and questions. For this to work well these contributions should have been researched and prepared in advance. The tutor's role is as a facilitator. Their aim is not to 'give a mini lecture' but to try to encourage contributions from all those present by asking questions that stimulate further discussion. At the end of the seminar they may sum up and draw some conclusions.
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