Methods of teaching

1. SYMPOSIUM
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2. Contents
• Meaning
• Definition
• Objectives
• Characteristics
• Planning
• Technique
• Advantages
• Limitations

3. Meaning
• Higher learning
• It is meeting of persons , students, to discuss a
problem or theme.
• The views on a theme are presented in a
sequence.
• The specific aspect of a theme is presented by
an ‘expert of the theme’.

4. Definition
• A symposium is a systematic presentation of
various aspects of a topic by a group of two or
more persons with a special knowledge of the
subject.

5. objectives
• To identify and understand the various aspects
of theme and problems.
• To develop the ability to decision and
judgment regards a problems.
• To develop values and feelings regarding a
problems.
• To enable the listeners to form policies
regarding a problem.

6. characteristics
• It provides a broad understanding of a topic or
a problem.
• The opportunity is provided to the listeners to
take decision about the problem.
• It develops the feelings of cooperation and
adjustment.
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7. Planning
• The chairman should ensure that members
have clear guidelines to follow in preparing
their papers.
• The teacher should plan the program ahead of
time.
• The teacher and members should know the
objectives and breadth of the topic to be
discussed.

8. • To avoid overlapping, repetition of materials.
• Study material may not be issued to
participants as they have to participate in the
discussion held with their own view points and
opinions.
• The teacher should have a conference with
each of the student speakers.

9. Process/technique
• Symposium begins with introductory speech
of the chairperson who may either teacher or
student.
• After introductory speech he invites speakers
to present their view points keeping up with
the time allotted.
• The chairman may also invite questions from
the audience and directs the discussion.

10. • Maintain unity and proper sequence.
• Each speaker may be given an opportunity to
make a final statement.
• The chairman finally sums up after all the
speakers have spoken and closes the session.

11. Advantages
• It is suited to a large group or classes.
• This method can be frequently used to present
broad topics for discussions at organization.
• Directs the students to continuous independent
study.
• This method can be used in political meetings.

12. Limitations
• Inadequate opportunity for all the students to
participate actively.
• Time limitation for presentation.
• Limited audience participation.
• There is a probability of duplicity (double,
same content) as every speaker prepares theme
as a whole.