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Symposium
Symposium
INTRODUCTION
Symposium is a form of discussion in which different viewpoints regarding the single
concept or component of a topic is discussed under guidance of a chairperson
Most preferred method to discuss controversial issues.
MEANING
First Plato has used this term for good dialogue to present the views towards God
Recent meaning of the term is a meeting of persons to discuss a problem or theme
DEFINITION
The symposium is a method of group discussion in which two or more persons under the
direction of chairman present separate speeches which gives several aspects of one question.
OBJECTIVES
PURPOSE OF SYMPOSIUM
Organisers
Chairperson
Experts
participants
Their roles
Organisers:
Decide topic
Formulate objectives
search for suitable chairperson and experts
Fix the date and time
CHAIRMAN:
SPEAKER:
AUDIENCE:
SYMPOSIUM TECHNIQUE
The symposium technique is used to realize the higher cognitive and affective
objectives.
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
LIMITATIONS
CONCLUSION
A symposium is an educational conference where people get together to discuss thoughts and
exchange ideas, rather than to be lectured at.