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| Seminars in Detail |  General Purpose of Educational Seminars
• to discuss issues raised in lectures or from reading
• an opportunity to express ideas/doubts/ask questions/raise issues
• present new knowledge/own work to peer group (student led seminars)
• a chance to get to know fellow students/tutor on a more personal basis
- helps tutor learn students' names & personality
- helps students to identify themselves to tutors
Benefits of Presenting Student-Led Seminars
• putting concepts into your own words is a way of 'capturing knowledge'
• you become known as an 'individual'
• you have the chance to take control (to some degree)
• it is good practice for self presentation (at interviews, giving papers etc.) later on
If there is a choice of topics in student-led seminars - volunteer early to get your choice. Contributing – commenting allows your presence to be imprinted, particularly in tutor-led seminars.
• If you agree with another speaker, say so and practise 'psychological stroking': making approving noises, leaning forward, marking eye contact, generally looking positive and encouraging. Prepare possible questions or comments before you go. If you find it difficult to contribute once the discussion has begun, then try to get your prepared comment in first. The one who starts the ball rolling has initial control - so try to take the initiative. You also get 'brownie' points for offering early without being pushed.
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