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the subject that you are teaching lends itself toward incorporating a specific current event that will increase its relevancy. You might even want to consider asking your administration to be willing to award an extra credit for participation in an enrichment activity that would apply what is being learned in the classroom.

Seminar formats vary and are often tailored to meet the need of the participants. Lecture portions and group interactions can be held on weekends and evenings as well as in the traditional classroom. The beauty of the seminar concept is its adaptability to the setting and the student population.

Seminars abound, encompassing everything from tying flies to a virtual trip to China and from writing a novel to studying the stars at the local planetarium. If you are a high school teacher, talk to your principal about offering enrichment activities that are adjunctive to the normal classroom study. Seminars are wonderful resources for stimulating and challenging gifted and talented students.

High school seminars frequently feature subjects of interest such as social problems and classes geared to pique the interest of those who are looking ahead to college and career. Upper classmen have the opportunity to attend special seminars that may be held between semesters, or even over a weekend as an adjunct to the regular classroom schedule. These generally are offered through the counseling office and deal with helping upper classmen ready themselves for college.

High school seminar course offerings might include topics on time management, note-taking at the college level, and how to successfully transition from high school to the university culture. Some high schools have begun inviting working professionals from the community to address upper classmen on career choices. These seminars are often held right after school or even during a blocked period of time during the school day with an alternate study period provided for students who choose not to attend.

Seniors frequently take Senior Seminar as a capstone of all four years in high school. Senior seminar may include a two-week study tour abroad or a class that meets weekly to assist students in writing a senior paper highlighting all four years of high school. If you teach a foreign language you might want to consider hosting a seminar to expose students to the cultural background of the language.

Colleges offer Freshman Seminars to incoming students. They may include a brief introduction

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