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Discussion Method
vis-à-vis
Seminar Method
of Learning:
a Comparative Study
INTRODUCTION
• Teaching and learning are two simultaneous process of
life and development.
• There are ways, means and mechanism to do the same as
per the age, topic, requirement and objectivity.
• The young minds cannot always be dumped with
lectures.
• Youth at the Post Graduate level are mature enough to
understand and analyze.
• Hence the most acceptable mode of teaching-learning is
Discussion and Seminar method of learning.
DISCUSSION METHOD OF LEARNING
WHAT IS DISCUSSION METHOD
• Discussion method is a forum for open-ended,
collaborative exchange of ideas among:
o a teacher and students or
o among students
for the purpose of furthering students:
o thinking,
o learning,
o problem solving,
o understanding, or
o literary appreciation.
• Participants present multiple points of view, respond
to the ideas of others, and reflect on their own ideas in
an effort to:
o build their knowledge, understanding, or interpretation of
the matter at hand.
STAGES OF DISCUSSION
Presentation
Discussion
Evaluation
The teacher gives a problem
Student try to find a solution
Student learns on his own with the help of the
problem
KINDS OF DISCUSSION
1. Debate - a formal discussion of an issue in a classroom, at
a public meeting or in a state or national assembly
2. Small group Discussion - Students form groups and
teacher give them an issue to discuss on certain topic.
3. Round table Discussion - A round table discussion
either in the classroom or at the meeting hall in the college
4. Symposium - which experts discuss on a particular
subject. The topics of discussion are pre-decided, hence
there is lot of scope to prepare. But expectation is that you
are an “expert”.
Benefits Limitations
1. Emphasis on Learning
instead of Teaching,
2. Participation by Everybody.
3. Development of Democratic
way of Thinking.
4. Training in Reflective
Thinking.
5. Training in Self-expression.
6. Spirit of Tolerance is
inculcated.
7. Learning is made
Interesting.
1. All types of topics cannot be
taught by Discussion
Method.
2. This method cannot be used
for teaching small children.
3. The students may not follow
the rules of discussion.
4. Some students may not take
part while others may try to
dominate.
5. The teacher may not be able
to guide and provide true
leadership in the discussion.
SEMINAR METHOD OF LEARNING
WHAT IS SEMINAR
• The instructional technique which involves generating a
situation for a group to have a guided interaction among
themselves on a theme.
• It refers to a structured group discussion what usually
follows a formal lecture or lectures often in the form of a
paper presentation on a theme
• Seminar is a teaching technique for higher learning. The
lecture and its concepts submitted in the seminar are:
o analyzed and;
o discussed
through group discussion to arrive a final decision or concept
KINDS OF SEMINAR
Mini
Major
National
International
Depending upon audience, budget, gathering, venue, subject etc.
STAGES OF A SEMINAR
Preliminary Stage - Selection of
theme, Venue, Date(s), and Time, The panel of
specialists, subject experts, Chief Guests,
Preparing and circulating circular, The selection of
the speakers etc.
Seminar Stage - Ensure the physical
facilities available, Welcome the Chief Guests etc,
distribution of compendium, explaining the
seminar theme, assistance to every speaker,
Deliver of Vote of thanks etc.
Post Seminar Stage -Correction
and Compilation of the presented papers, Sending
compilation to the concerned firms, institutes,
Agencies, Government etc.
Benefits Limitations
1. Gives good motivation and
learning experience.
2. Help to evaluate the learn-
ability of learners.
3. Regulate the creating and
organizing of facts
4. Develop the self reliance and
self confidence.
5. This method is the best for
socialization.
6. Ensures the
understandability and
7. sufficient knowledge about
the concerned subject can be
developed.
1. Costly
2. The chance that the
speakers may be sharing
incorrect knowledge
3. The chance that the topics
may not actively help your
concerns
4. The chance that attendees
will expect too much from a
seminar and thus be
disappointed.
5. Realism must rule here.
These are not 'instant
answers' to anything.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISCUSSION
AND SEMINAR METHOD OF LEARNING
• Interaction
• Participation
• Development
• Authenticity of
Information
• Exchange of Ideas
• Discipline
• Lengthiness
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Complexity
RELEVANCE OF SEMINAR AND
DISCUSSION FOR P.G. STUDENTS
• A graduate post degree program is demanding.
• In addition to your classes, the students are
expected to have a little exposure to practical
programs
• The main object of the post graduate program is to
prepare teachers for the future.
• Therefore activities like group discussions,
seminars, workshops, etc must be attended by the
students
• Develop management and interpersonal skills as
well as patience in individuals that will definitely
help them in achieving their future goals.
CONT..
• As a Masters student, a person is required to do
a lot more on each module of the program.
• The following are points of relevance of having
discussions and seminars at the post graduation
level:
1. Encourage Dialogue
2. Receive Fresh Perspective
3. Develop New Ideas
4. Network for Your Career
THANKYOU!Shivani Sharma
LL.M.
II Semester
Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law
Relation between Discussion method and seminar method
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Relation between Discussion method and seminar method

  • 1. Discussion Method vis-à-vis Seminar Method of Learning: a Comparative Study
  • 2. INTRODUCTION • Teaching and learning are two simultaneous process of life and development. • There are ways, means and mechanism to do the same as per the age, topic, requirement and objectivity. • The young minds cannot always be dumped with lectures. • Youth at the Post Graduate level are mature enough to understand and analyze. • Hence the most acceptable mode of teaching-learning is Discussion and Seminar method of learning.
  • 4. WHAT IS DISCUSSION METHOD • Discussion method is a forum for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among: o a teacher and students or o among students for the purpose of furthering students: o thinking, o learning, o problem solving, o understanding, or o literary appreciation. • Participants present multiple points of view, respond to the ideas of others, and reflect on their own ideas in an effort to: o build their knowledge, understanding, or interpretation of the matter at hand.
  • 5. STAGES OF DISCUSSION Presentation Discussion Evaluation The teacher gives a problem Student try to find a solution Student learns on his own with the help of the problem
  • 6. KINDS OF DISCUSSION 1. Debate - a formal discussion of an issue in a classroom, at a public meeting or in a state or national assembly 2. Small group Discussion - Students form groups and teacher give them an issue to discuss on certain topic. 3. Round table Discussion - A round table discussion either in the classroom or at the meeting hall in the college 4. Symposium - which experts discuss on a particular subject. The topics of discussion are pre-decided, hence there is lot of scope to prepare. But expectation is that you are an “expert”.
  • 7. Benefits Limitations 1. Emphasis on Learning instead of Teaching, 2. Participation by Everybody. 3. Development of Democratic way of Thinking. 4. Training in Reflective Thinking. 5. Training in Self-expression. 6. Spirit of Tolerance is inculcated. 7. Learning is made Interesting. 1. All types of topics cannot be taught by Discussion Method. 2. This method cannot be used for teaching small children. 3. The students may not follow the rules of discussion. 4. Some students may not take part while others may try to dominate. 5. The teacher may not be able to guide and provide true leadership in the discussion.
  • 8. SEMINAR METHOD OF LEARNING
  • 9. WHAT IS SEMINAR • The instructional technique which involves generating a situation for a group to have a guided interaction among themselves on a theme. • It refers to a structured group discussion what usually follows a formal lecture or lectures often in the form of a paper presentation on a theme • Seminar is a teaching technique for higher learning. The lecture and its concepts submitted in the seminar are: o analyzed and; o discussed through group discussion to arrive a final decision or concept
  • 10. KINDS OF SEMINAR Mini Major National International Depending upon audience, budget, gathering, venue, subject etc.
  • 11. STAGES OF A SEMINAR Preliminary Stage - Selection of theme, Venue, Date(s), and Time, The panel of specialists, subject experts, Chief Guests, Preparing and circulating circular, The selection of the speakers etc. Seminar Stage - Ensure the physical facilities available, Welcome the Chief Guests etc, distribution of compendium, explaining the seminar theme, assistance to every speaker, Deliver of Vote of thanks etc. Post Seminar Stage -Correction and Compilation of the presented papers, Sending compilation to the concerned firms, institutes, Agencies, Government etc.
  • 12. Benefits Limitations 1. Gives good motivation and learning experience. 2. Help to evaluate the learn- ability of learners. 3. Regulate the creating and organizing of facts 4. Develop the self reliance and self confidence. 5. This method is the best for socialization. 6. Ensures the understandability and 7. sufficient knowledge about the concerned subject can be developed. 1. Costly 2. The chance that the speakers may be sharing incorrect knowledge 3. The chance that the topics may not actively help your concerns 4. The chance that attendees will expect too much from a seminar and thus be disappointed. 5. Realism must rule here. These are not 'instant answers' to anything.
  • 13. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISCUSSION AND SEMINAR METHOD OF LEARNING • Interaction • Participation • Development • Authenticity of Information • Exchange of Ideas • Discipline • Lengthiness • Critical thinking • Interpersonal Skills • Complexity
  • 14. RELEVANCE OF SEMINAR AND DISCUSSION FOR P.G. STUDENTS • A graduate post degree program is demanding. • In addition to your classes, the students are expected to have a little exposure to practical programs • The main object of the post graduate program is to prepare teachers for the future. • Therefore activities like group discussions, seminars, workshops, etc must be attended by the students • Develop management and interpersonal skills as well as patience in individuals that will definitely help them in achieving their future goals.
  • 15. CONT.. • As a Masters student, a person is required to do a lot more on each module of the program. • The following are points of relevance of having discussions and seminars at the post graduation level: 1. Encourage Dialogue 2. Receive Fresh Perspective 3. Develop New Ideas 4. Network for Your Career
  • 16. THANKYOU!Shivani Sharma LL.M. II Semester Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law