In this method, the participating individuals confer to discuss points of common interest to each other. It is a basic to most participative group centered methods of developments. This emphasis on small group discussion, on organized subject matter and on the active participation of the members involved.
There are three types of conferences,
* Direct discussion: – Here trainer guides the discussion in such a way that the facts, principles or concepts are explained.
* Training Conference: – The instructor gets the group to pool its knowledge and past experience and brings different points of view to bear on the problem.
* Seminar Conference: – In this method instructor defines the problem, encourages and ensures the full participation in the discussion.