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• In the future, where would you like to visit?

Small Groupsand

Effective Discussion

Sara Pope, MDFaculty Development Fellow

Objectives

• Recognized strengths & weaknesses

• Described steps for leading small group discussion

• Practiced effective group facilitation

Activity #1

• Assign a facilitator to lead the first discussion

• Choose a topic, review topic

• Start the discussion

10 minutes

Activity #2

• As a group, list strengths and weaknesses of small group learning

• Be prepared to share

5 minutes

Four Steps

1. Prepare for the discussion

2. Start discussion

3. Manage and facilitate group learning

4. Conclude the discussion

1. Prepare for the Discussion

• Needs assessment

• Objectives

• Environment and logistics

2. Start the Discussion

• Establish norms

• Review objectives

• Model mutual respect

3. Facilitate the Group Process

• Enthusiasm

• Stimulate interest

• Encourage active participation

• Keep group on track

• Summarize

• Do facilitate, don’t control

4. Conclude the Discussion

• Summarize key concepts

• Provide closure

• Stimulate further thought

Diagnose Personalities

• The Rescuer

• The Projector

• The Space Cadet

• The Withdrawer

• The Monopolizer

And now…

Activity #3

• Keeping the four steps in mind…

• Assign a facilitator

• Choose a topic, review topic

• Start discussion

10 minutes

How did you do?

• Group function?

• Facilitator function?

• Personalities diagnosed?

• How did you feel?

Objectives

• Recognized strengths & weaknesses

• Described steps for leading small group discussion

• Practiced effective group facilitation

Questions?