Seminars are student-led, small group based learning situations.
They are a means by which a student or group prepare and think through a subject and then inform their colleagues on the results of their investigation. The aim too is that the seminar-leaders should trigger the discussion on the topic then chair the subsequent discussion. Seminars may stimulate more participation than a lecture. There is an element of friendliness and trust about a seminar which discourages absenteeism and increases group cohesiveness. The optimum size for a seminar is 6-8 students.