THE TRUE SEMINAR

During each SEMINAR, a group of students will conduct the session. Each group member will present, ask questions, and lead a discussion with the class. The focus of the tutorial will follow from the lecture or topic area of the week and is based on an assigned reading.

One week before the seminar the leaders must:

ü collect the reading from the teacher

ü carefully read and understand the reading

ü write a point-form summary of the reading

ü create a glossary of at least 10 new terms from the reading

ü develop 8-10 questions (ranging from comprehension to discussion) and record the answer to these questions

On the Thursday before the seminar the leaders must:

ü meet with the teacher to submit the question sheet and review the answers

ü hand the question sheet out to classmates (after meeting with the teacher!)

During the seminar session the leaders must:

ü briefly review the reading with classmates

ü include a short interactive activity to get people involved

ü ask questions and provide feedback (basically stimulate a discussion based on the readings)

ü help guide the discussion to keep the class on topic

One week after the seminar each seminar leader must:

ü submit a 2 page (typed) reflection of the reading/topic that outlines how you feel about the subject. You must include clear references to the reading, opinions that were asserted during the seminar and discussions and your own opinions.

What is the responsibility of the class during these tutorial sessions?

ü Attend all seminars

ü Read each reading and prepare discussion questions for every seminar

ü Read, take notes, and answer questions for every reading

ü Participate in seminar discussions

ü Review seminar materials for the final exam