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Seminars/Colloquia

SEMINAR
VS.
WORKSHOP

Robert John C. Palmero

Jan Miguel G. Rejano
CONTENTS
• Definition of Workshop
• Characteristics of Workshop
• People Involved
WHAT IS WORKSHOP?
A period of discussion or practical
work on a particular subject in
which a group of people share
their knowledge or experience.
WHAT IS WORKSHOP?
Opportunity to teach-learn from
each other
Takes place in small groups
Combination of presentations,
demonstrations
Interactive-leads to active
participation
Provides an opportunity to
practice skills and receive
feedback
SEMINAR VS
WORKSHOP
SEMINARS are primarily
focused on the exchange
of information and ideas
through presentations
and lectures

WORKSHOPS emphasize
practical learning, skill
development, and active
participation through
interactive activities and
discussions.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A WORKSHOP
Categories Seminar Workshop

A seminar is an instructional event The emphasis of a workshop is on “hands-

Format
on-practice” or laboratory work.

Seminars are conducted to

educate, discuss, and guide Workshops are organised to learn a new
Goals
participants, related to a particular practical skill
concept

Tone & Communication Ranges from semi-formal to formal Ranges from casual to semi-formal

A workshop includes of a teacher-like

A seminar is always led by a
figure who encourages group interaction,
Role of Speaker seminar leader or an instructor
working, thinking, processing, doing, and
who guides the discussion
developing
CHARACTERISTICS OF A WORKSHOP
Categories Seminar Workshop

Helps in gaining awareness or

Assists in learning a new skill related to a
Benefits increasing knowledge of a
specific subject matter
particular concept

A seminar involves presentations

Type of Activity A workshop is based on practical activities
and semi-formal discussions

Limited people depending on the skill

Participation of Audience Active participation of people
taught

Seminars are held for a short

Workshops often last only a day or two
Duration period, typically between two and
and focus on a single topic.
three hours.
PEOPLE INVOLVED
IN WORKSHOPS
1. FACILITATOR
The facilitator frames the conversation, guides activities, follows
rabbit holes, and brings everyone back on track. The Facilitator
owns the clock and runs the workshop. The facilitator is a full-time
job.

2. CO -FACILITATOR
If the facilitator is like the figurehead who can't leave the front of the room,
the co-facilitator is the special forces that can go anywhere and do
anything.
3. COLLECTORS
The Collector's only job is to document workshop outputs. Like the
Facilitator, collecting is a full-time job. This means that for any
workshop, you will need at least two people: one to facilitate and a
second to collect.

4. PARTICIPANTS
Participants are almost always limited to people outside your specific
project team, stakeholders from other groups, and clients. Participants
ask questions, answer questions, and participate in activities.
5. LISTENERS
Listeners are everyone else. Usually listeners come from the
broader project team. Listeners are not facilitators, collectors, or
participants. The listeners job is to be quiet and listen. Although all
workshop participants are expected to ask and answer questions,
listeners are encouraged to hold back and only interject when
necessary.
THANK YOU
ANY QUESTIONS?