Dr James Anderson is the Dean of Academics at the Marine Corps War College, USA. He has extensive experience leading seminars at institutions including the Marine Corps University, the George C. Marshall Center for European Security Studies in Germany and George Washington University, USA. He earned his doctorate in international relations from Tufts University, USA.Dr Andrew Bellenkes is a Senior Lecturer for the Naval Postgraduate School Operations Research Department in Monterey, California, USA. He has worked as a lecturer at the United States Air Force Academy and the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Germany, as well as numerous other military and civilian organisations throughout the world. He earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Illinois, USA.

• AcknowledgementsPreface1. The Socratic Method2. Prepare Your Seminar for Success3. Introductions and Ground Rules4. Create a Positive Learning Cycle5. Encourage Discussion and Collaborative Learning6. Team Teaching Challenges7. Technology and Seminar-based Learning8. Distance Learning9. End of Course Pitfalls10. Measure Outcomes11. Final Thoughts and SuggestionsBibliographyIndex

"A very valuable guide to leading seminars, which will be of practical use to both new and seasoned instructors. The book provides helpful information and suggestions for conducting effective seminars." - Kristen Williams, Clark University, USA "The authors have a most engaging way of communicating with their readers. The text is easy to read, has a sequential flow and sustains the reader's interest and attention throughout. The discussions on the place of technology within classrooms provide a balanced, thoughtful, and practical response to questions that are often raised by educators within the contemporary tertiary environment." - Margaret Walshaw, Massey University, New Zealand

Dr James Anderson is the Dean of Academics at the Marine Corps War College, USA. He has extensive experience leading seminars at institutions including the Marine Corps University, the George C. Marshall Center for European Security Studies in Germany and George Washington University, USA. He earned his doctorate in international relations from Tufts University, USA.Dr Andrew Bellenkes is a Senior Lecturer for the Naval Postgraduate School Operations Research Department in Monterey, California, USA. He has worked as a lecturer at the United States Air Force Academy and the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Germany, as well as numerous other military and civilian organisations throughout the world. He earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Illinois, USA.

• AcknowledgementsPreface1. The Socratic Method2. Prepare Your Seminar for Success3. Introductions and Ground Rules4. Create a Positive Learning Cycle5. Encourage Discussion and Collaborative Learning6. Team Teaching Challenges7. Technology and Seminar-based Learning8. Distance Learning9. End of Course Pitfalls10. Measure Outcomes11. Final Thoughts and SuggestionsBibliographyIndex

"A very valuable guide to leading seminars, which will be of practical use to both new and seasoned instructors. The book provides helpful information and suggestions for conducting effective seminars." - Kristen Williams, Clark University, USA "The authors have a most engaging way of communicating with their readers. The text is easy to read, has a sequential flow and sustains the reader's interest and attention throughout. The discussions on the place of technology within classrooms provide a balanced, thoughtful, and practical response to questions that are often raised by educators within the contemporary tertiary environment." - Margaret Walshaw, Massey University, New Zealand

Dr James Anderson is the Dean of Academics at the Marine Corps War College, USA. He has extensive experience leading seminars at institutions including the Marine Corps University, the George C. Marshall Center for European Security Studies in Germany and George Washington University, USA. He earned his doctorate in international relations from Tufts University, USA.Dr Andrew Bellenkes is a Senior Lecturer for the Naval Postgraduate School Operations Research Department in Monterey, California, USA. He has worked as a lecturer at the United States Air Force Academy and the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Germany, as well as numerous other military and civilian organisations throughout the world. He earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Illinois, USA.

• AcknowledgementsPreface1. The Socratic Method2. Prepare Your Seminar for Success3. Introductions and Ground Rules4. Create a Positive Learning Cycle5. Encourage Discussion and Collaborative Learning6. Team Teaching Challenges7. Technology and Seminar-based Learning8. Distance Learning9. End of Course Pitfalls10. Measure Outcomes11. Final Thoughts and SuggestionsBibliographyIndex

"A very valuable guide to leading seminars, which will be of practical use to both new and seasoned instructors. The book provides helpful information and suggestions for conducting effective seminars." - Kristen Williams, Clark University, USA "The authors have a most engaging way of communicating with their readers. The text is easy to read, has a sequential flow and sustains the reader's interest and attention throughout. The discussions on the place of technology within classrooms provide a balanced, thoughtful, and practical response to questions that are often raised by educators within the contemporary tertiary environment." - Margaret Walshaw, Massey University, New Zealand