Group members

Vinay garude 5 (B)

Jinali shah 28 (B)
Bhagyashree lad 16 (A)
Sadhana oza (B)

 Meaning

of knowledge-based methods
Advantages & Disadvantages of knowledge-based method
Lecture Method
Seminar,Symposium,Conference
Brainstorming Sessions
Buzz sessions, Panel discussions & Workshops
Group Discussion Method.

 Cost

Effectiveness

Ease

of Implementation

Efficiency

There is no opportunity to practice knowledge that has been

imparted

 The

instructor should have a clear, logical plan of

presentation.

The

instructor should use a variety of approaches,while

developing theme for the lecture

Knowing

the trainees and addressing their needs and

interests plays a vital role.

 The

lecture is a convenient method for instructing large

group.

The

lecture allows a large number of employees to receive

information from real experts in a subject.

The

lecture is often useful to supplement material from

other sources or for information difficult to obtain in other
way

 The

lecture does not lead to maximum achievement in

certain types
of training.
Places

employees in a passive rather than an active role,

which hinders learning

Lectures

fail to provide instructors with feedback about the

extent of employee learning.

 Meeting

of a relatively small group of individuals.

Presentation format used for participants on a particular
topic.
A Leader opens the seminar and guides the discussion.
Example:

Schools

Two-day Seminar for TGT Science/ Math of NDMC

group of presentations offering several different programs.

Information presented in individual programs make up a
conference agenda.
Refers to a formal meeting of people (with shared interest)
to discuss some issue.
Typically takes place over several days and a relatively larger
group meets here.
Example: An international conference like the famous
'Jomtien Conference'.

series of lectures on a subject given by 2 to 5 resource

people.
Each speaker presents one aspect of the topic.
The presentation should be brief and straightforward.
Also refers to a collection of related papers by a number of
contributors.
Example: Symposium on Gender, Race and Philosophy

 method

of thinking up solutions, concepts, ideas in problem

solving
using the brain to storm new ideas in groups
focuses on a problem, and then deliberately coming up with
as many solutions as possible and by pushing the ideas as far
as possible.

 relaxed

atmosphere - completely free

no criticism or judgments
quantity matters
all ideas legitimate
all ideas put on the sheet of paper
evaluation only after the session

Specify the problem

What do we really want?
Invite people

Select the right people

make sure they

have time

Up to 10-12 people

Decide when and where

 Buzz

groups can be in pairs, trios, or more depending on the

activity.
Short discussion on specific question or topic.
Takes very little time.
Involves note taking to regain and maintain attention.
Encourages the audience to think about the topic.
Introverts may have a hard time opening up.
One group may have more fun than the others, and other
groups may get bored.

 Discussion

among four to eight experts on assigned topic in

front of a group of participant
Helps the trainees clarify & evaluate specific issues
The leader or moderator introduces the topic and the panelists
present their views.
The panelists discuss the issue or topic with each other by asking
questions.
Helps to develop ability of problem solving and logical thinking.
Chances of deviation from main topic, also some panelists may
dominate.

 gather

about 15 to 30 people together to improve their

proficiency in some area.
heavily on the involvement of the learner in formulating or
constructing knowledge through hands-on, small-group and
individual explorations, using concrete objects or technology.
Tasks are assigned to trainees.
Helps to develop the skills to perform a task independently.

 Two-way

communication between participants

Instructor present information for the students to learn
and the students participate by answering questions and
providing examples.
Active learning experience for the trainees than the lecture.
People share experiences, ideas and attitudes.

Advantages
provides for greater interaction between instructor and trainee
Instructors can check on what trainees are retaining through
questions posed.
Trainees have a tendency to stay focused, as they may be asked
questions.
Disadvantages
Requires setting up and enforcing ground rules for trainees
Trainees weak in note-taking skills will have trouble
understanding.
Trainees may not feel comfortable being put on the spot.