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SYMPOSIUM

Here is a 3+2 mark answer for the given question: Symposium is a technique of group discussion where two or more speakers present different aspects of a topic or problem under the guidance of a chairperson (3 marks). The techniques of symposium include - the speakers make prepared speeches on different perspectives of the topic without any interruptions. This is followed by a question answer session from the audience. The chairperson introduces the topic and moderates the discussion (2 marks).

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SYMPOSIUM

Here is a 3+2 mark answer for the given question: Symposium is a technique of group discussion where two or more speakers present different aspects of a topic or problem under the guidance of a chairperson (3 marks). The techniques of symposium include - the speakers make prepared speeches on different perspectives of the topic without any interruptions. This is followed by a question answer session from the audience. The chairperson introduces the topic and moderates the discussion (2 marks).

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SYMPOSIUM

INTRODUCTION

• Symposium technique is one of the techniques of


higher learning -to develop the abilities of criticism,
appreciation, to respect the ideas and feelings of others,
to present own ideas and seek clarifications.
• It is an instructional technique used to achieve higher
cognitive and affective objectives.
DEFINITION
• “The symposium forum serves an excellent device for informing an
audience, crystallizing opinion and in general preparing the listeners for
arriving at decision policies, values, judgment or understanding.” or
• “Symposium consists of a set of programmes of prepared speeches
followed by audience discussion.” or
• “Symposium is a technique in which two or more people under the
direction of a chairman presents several speeches, which give several
aspects of one question”.
(Contd..)
Meaning :The word “symposium” has several dictionary meanings.

••“good dialogue” to present the views towards God. (Plato)

••the intellectual recreation or enjoyment.

••a meeting of persons to discuss a problem or theme.


OBJECTIVES
• To identify and understand two various aspects of the theme or to
investigate a problem from several point of views.
• To develop the ability to decision and judgment regarding a problem.
• To develop the values and feeling regarding a problem.
• To enable the listeners to form policies regarding a theme or problem.
• To boost student’s ability to speak in a group.
• To make the students to study independently.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SYMPOSIUM
TECHNIQUE
SCOPE FOR SYMPOSIUM:
MECHANISM OF SYMPOSIUM:
• The symposium is a type of discussion, in which two or more
speakers, talk from ten to twenty minutes, develop individual
approaches or solutions to a problem or present aspect of policy,
process or program.
• The speeches are followed by questions or comments from the
audience, as in the panel forum. The speeches may be persuasive,
argumentative, informative or evocative. Each speech proceeds
without interruption.
(Contd..)
• The chairman of the symposium introduces the topic, suggests something
of its importance, sometimes indicates the general approaches.
• Since, there is no need for symposium interaction other than careful
listening, all members of the performing group can sit in a straight line
behind a table or an adjoining chair, with the chairman in the middle or to
one side of the speakers. Or, if the symposium is to present two
conflicting points of view, the seating arrangement can separate the
speakers on the platform in order to indicate difference in opinion or in
order to preserve peace.
CRITERIA IN USE OF SYMPOSIUM
TECHNIQUE:
There are three criteria in the use of the symposium technique:
• Firstly, the moderator should be sure to prepare the speakers or see that
they are prepared. They should know the rules of procedure, sequence of
speaking, and the way in which the forum will be conducted; and they
should be aware of the ideas, and background of other performers.
• Secondly, the chairman is responsible for preparing the agendas, should
not attempt to stack the cards by omitting or ignoring vital phases of the
problem as he selects or delegates his speakers. It is not good to face up
to an inadvertent misinterpretation or omission.
• 
(Contd..)
• Thirdly, the chairman in the forum situations must plan very
carefully for the questioning period that follows the prepared
speeches, unless he wishes to risk boredom.
TECHNIQUE OF SYMPOSIUM:
ADVANTAGES AND
DISADVANTAGES OF SYMPOSIUM
ROLE OF SYMPOSIUM IN
NURSING EDUCATION:
• The symposium will provide a valuable opportunity for nurses from different
cultural backgrounds and diverse field to changing role of nurses in the
community and home care from international perspective to promote the
generation and implementation of evidence based practice in community and
home nursing through sharing and exchange of information on the latest
developments in the discipline among experts from across the globe.
• Symposium will contribute to formulating global and regional strategies in
advancing nurses role as well as developing policy initiative in as it relates to
nursing practice, nursing education nursing management and disaster
management.
ASSIGNMENT:
(TOTAL: 5 MARKS)
•Q. What do you mean by
Symposium? State its techniques.
(3+2= 5 MARKS)

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