Whats the difference between tutor-led and student-led seminars?
In tutor-led seminars, the tutor directs the students’ contributions – perhaps by giving questions to consider or follow-up exercises based on the lecture programme. It is a chance to check and clarify understanding and make sure that the main issues are clear. The tutor may still do most of the talking but students are expected to comment, ask questions and check understanding. In student-led seminars, students – often two or three together – prepare topics to present to other members of the group and lead the discussion. Tutors are present to comment and help.
