SANDIPANI ACADEMY

PENDRI (MASTURI) BILASPUR (C.G.)

LESSON PLAN
ON
SYMPOSIUM

SUBJECT – NURSING EDUCATION

SUBJECT - NURSING EDUCATION

TOIPC - SYMPOSIUM

NAME OF TEACHER - MS. POONAM SAHU

DURATION - 20 min.

LANGUAGE - English

DATE -

TIME -

METHOD OF TEACHING - LECTURE AND DISCUSSION

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PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE - STUDENTS HAVING SLIGHT KNOWLEDGE ABOUT

SYMPOSIUM.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE ;- At the end of the presentation the students will be able to gain knowledge about symposium.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE ;- At the end of the class the students will be able to-

 Introduce the term of symposium.

 Define the term of symposium.
 Enlist the purpose of symposium.
 Enumerate the characteristics of symposium.
 Explain the precautions of symposium.
 Describe the techniques of symposium.
 Enlist the advantages of symposium.
 Enumerate the disadvantages of symposium.
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1. 2Min. To Introduce INTRODUCTION:- Symposium consists of a set

the term of of program of prepared speech followed by the Lecture Listening LCD How will you
symposium. audience discussion. Two or more person under introduce the
the direction of chairman present separate speech term
which give several aspects of question to symposium?
investigate the problem from the several point of
view to the same problem. The main purpose is to
investigate a problem from several points. As an
alternative to the lecture method, for the
presentation of a new material, symposium method
can be used.

The word symposium was firstly used by plato, in

the term of ‘good dialogue’ to present his views
towards spiritualism. The main purpose of this
technique is to provide the understanding to the
students or the listeners on the theme or topic and
develop certain values and feelings.
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 2. 2 To define the DEFINITION:-
min. term of Discussions Listening LCD Define the
symposium. 1) Symposium is a method of group term
discussion in which two or more persons symposium?
under the direction of a chairman present
separate speeches which gives several
aspects of one question.

According to nima bhaskar

2) The symposium technique serve as an

excellent device for informing an audience,
opinion and generally at decision, policies,
value judgment or understanding.

According to surjeet kaur

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3. To enlist the PURPOSE:-

 2 purpose of Discussions Listening LCD What are the
min. symposium. The main purpose of symposium purpose of
is to analyze a problem from symposium?
several different points of view.
To boost students ability to speak in
group.
To make the students to study
independent.
To develop the ability to decide and
judge regarding the
theme/topic/problem.
To develop the value and feeling
regarding the problem.

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4. 2 To enumerate CHARACTERISTICS:-
min. Lecture Listening LCD What are the
the The symposium technique has the following characteristics
 characteristics main characteristics. of the
symposium?
of
1. It provides the broad understanding of
symposium. a topic or a problem.
2. The opportunity is provided to
listeners to take decision about the
problem.
3. It is used for the higher classes to
specific themes and problem.
4. It develops the feeling of co-operation
and adjustment.
5. It provides the different views on the
topic the symposium.
6. Success depends on personal
involvement and degree of preparation.

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5. 2 To explain PRECAUSIONS:- Lecture Listening LCD Explain the

min. the Three conditions are suggested in the use of precautions of
precautions of the symposium technique: the
symposium Firstly, the moderator should be sure symposium?
to prepare the speaker or see that they
 are prepared.
They should know the rules of
procedure, sequence of speaking and
way in which the forum will be
conducted and they should be aware of
the ideas and background of the other
performance.
Secondly, the chairman or whoever is
responsible for preparing the agendas,
do not ignore the vital phase of
problem.
Thirdly, the chairman in all boredom
the forum situation must plan very
carefully for the questing period that
followers the prepared speeches,
unless he wishes to risk.
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6. 2 To describe TECHNIQUES OF SYMPOSIUM:- Explanatio Listening LCD What are the

min. the n techniques of
techniques of 1. Teacher should plan the program ahead of symposium?
symposium time.
2. Each members of the class, as well as the
 students speakers should know the
objectives of the symposium and breadth of
the topic.
3. Each students should prepare on the given or
accepted topic.
4. The teacher should have a conference with
each of the student speakers.
5. The teacher or a students may function as a
chairman.
6. The symposium starts with the chairman
introducing the topic.
7. Next chairman introduce the speaker.
8. Then the topic is presented by the students
taking 15 – 20 minutes time.
9. As a conclusion at the end the chairman
gives brief summary of all the speeches and
opens the discussion to the students.
10.Any question or contributions addressed
through the chairman.
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7. 2 To enlist the ADVANTAGES:- Lecture Listening LCD What are the

min. advantages of advantages of
symposium. It is suitable to a large group of classes. symposium?
This method can be frequently used to
 present broad topics for discussion at the
conventions and the organization meetings.
Organization is good because of the set
speeches prepared beforehand.
Give deeper insight into the topic.
Directs the students to continue independent
study.
This method can be used in the political
meetings.

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2 To enlist the Lecture Listening LCD What are the

8. min. disadvantages DISADVANTAGES:- disadvantages
of of
symposium. Limited audience participation. symposium?
The speech is limited to 15 to 20 min.
Question and answer limited to 3 or 4 min.
 Lack of time.
Inadequate opportunity for all the students
to participate actively.

SUMMARY

At the last summarized the basic of ‘symposium’ Introduction, definition, purpose, characteristics, precautions, technique,
advantages and disadvantages of symposium.

CONCLUSION
At the end of class the students having good knowledge regarding Symposium and they are able to explain the symposium.

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