A symposium is a discussion technique involving multiple speakers who present various perspectives on a specific topic for 10-20 minutes each, aimed at fostering understanding and decision-making among listeners. This method is particularly beneficial in higher education, enabling independent study and the development of values and feelings related to the subject matter. While it allows for in-depth exploration of topics, its limitations include restricted audience participation and potential overlaps in content.

1. GUESS THE TOPIC

2. CLASS PRESENTATION
ON
SYMPOSIUM
PRESENTED BY:
SUSMITA BRAHMA
2ND
YEAR P.B.BSC.NURSING STUDENT

3. Symposium technique is
a type of a discussion
where two or more
speakers talk for 10-20
mins , develop individual
approaches of solutions
to a problem or present
aspects of a policy ,
process , or programme.
This is a technique of
higher learnings.

4. Cont.
The word “SYMPOSIUM” has several
dictionary meanings . Plato used this term is
intellectual recreation or enjoyment.The main
purpose of symposium is to provide an
understanding to students or listeners on the
theme or problem specifically to develop
certain value of feelings.

5. DEFINITION:
Symposium is defined as a teaching
technique that serves as an excellent method for
informing the audiences , crystalizing their
opinion & preparing them for arriving at decision
regarding a particular issue or a topic.

6. PURPoses OF SYMPOSIUM:
 To identify & understand various aspects of the
theme & problems.
 To develop the ability to come to a decision and
provide judgement regarding a problem.
 To develop values & feelings regarding a
problem.
 To enable the listeners from policies regarding
a theme or problem.

7. Cont.
 To provide understanding to the students or
listeners form policies regarding a theme or
problems.
 To develop certain value & feeling.
 To investigatae the problem from several point
of view.
 To encourage students to study independently.

8. CHARACTERISTICS OF SYMPOSIUM:
 It provides broad understanding of a topic or
problems.
 The listener is provided with an opportunity to
take decisions about a problems.
 It is used in higher classes for specific theme &
problems.

9. Cont.
 It develops feelings of cooperation &
adjustment.
 It provide different views on the topic of the
symposium.
 The objectives of synthesis & evaluation
are achieved by employing the symposium
technique.

10. PRINCIPLES OF SYMPOSIUM:
 The speeches may be persuative ,
argumentative & informative.
 Original presentation is objective & accurate.
 Summary to be always included at conclusion.
 Each speech proceeds without interruption.
 The chairman of the symposium introduces the
topic , suggests its importance & something
indicates the general approaches.

11. Cont.
 All members of symposium perfoeming group
can sit in a straight like behind the table,or in
adjoining chains with a chairman in a middle or
one side of speakers.
 The symposium presents two conflicting points
of view.

12. GUIDELINE FOR CONDUCTING
SYMPOSIUM:
 All member of this
group sit ia properly
arranged line.

13. Cont
 The chairman of
symposium introduce the
topic.

14. Cont.
 Two or more
speakers talk from
10-20 min.

15. Cont.
 The speeches are
followed by question Or
comments from the
audience as in panel
form.

16. SCOPE OF SYMPOSIUM

17. ADVANTAGES OF SYMPOSIUM:
 It is suited to a large group or classes.
 This method can be frequently used to present
broad topics for discussion at convention of
meetings.
 Organization is good as speeches are prepared
beforehand.

18. Cont.
 It gives deeper insight into the topic.
 It directs the students to continuous
independent study.
 This method can be used in political meetings.

19. DISADVANTAGES OF SYMPOSIUM
• It provides inadequate opportunity for all students
to participate actively.
• The speech is limited to 15-20 min.
• Question & answers limited to only 3-4 min.
• It has limitef audience participation.
• It has possibility of overlapping of subjects.

20. Cont.
 The chairman has no control over the speaker.
 There is probability of repetation of content.
 The different aspects of the theme are not presented
simultaneously.
 The listeners remain passive in the symposium because
they are not given an opportunity to seek clarification
and put questions in between symposium.

21. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SYMPOSIUM
& PANEL DISCUSSION

22. ROLE OF SYMPOSIUM IN NURSING
EDUCATION:
 It provide available opportunities for nurse to
work in different cultural backround.
 It help in implement home based care.
 It help in provided evidenced based care.
 It help in nursing practice , nursing education ,
nursing management & disaster management.

23. CONCLUSION:
Symposium as method of teaching is suitable for
large or smaller group,a number of papers are
read dealing with different aspects of same
subjects or different point of view of one topic.