Introduction Principals of discussion method What skills are judge in group discussion Tips for good discussion Merits of discussion method Demerits of discussion Suggestions

Oral expressions of different points of view among two or more persons

a critical conversation about a particular topic

Exchange of ideas about topic A group discussion is a type of meeting,

but it differs from the formal meetings In discussion method students discuss

on topic given by teacher in groups

Following are the principals of discussion method

The topic should be selected from daily life. Students should have sufficient information about it

The discussion should remain topic based .Irrelevant details from students’ side should be discourage

Participants should be small in number to insure the participation of each individual in the discussion

During the discussion, the teacher should remain present for guidance and maintain discipline

In the end the discussion should be summarized to reach logical conclusion

During discussion ,discipline should be maintained.

Every one should be given a chance to share ideas but in turn

Your listening skill. Your attitude and confidence. How you put forward your views. How you behave and interact with

group. Your analysis skill and subject

knowledge. Your leadership and decision making

skills. How good you are at communication

with others.

Keep eye contact while speaking: Keep eye contact with every team

member while speaking.Initiate the Discussion: Initiate the group discussion only when

you understood the group discussion topic clearly and have some topic knowledge

Allow others to speak: Do not interrupt anyone in-between

while speaking.

Speak clearly: Speak politely and clearly. Use simple

and understandable words while speaking

Positive attitude: Be confident. Do not try to dominate

anyone. Keep positive body language. Show interest in discussion.

Listen carefully to others: Speak less and listen more! Pay

attention while others are speaking

Assign topic for discussion according to their subject

Create friendly atmosphere Try to facilitate students about

educational materials for study in advance

Invite most outspoken students to get involved at first

Invite all students to get involve in discussion

Student centered method Active role of student Discussion make classroom

environment alive Students take interest in discussion Equal opportunity for all the students It develops critical thinking in students Helpful to improve verbal

communication power of students

Its a two way communication Values like broad-mindedness, self-

confidence, tolerance , co-operation , appreciation and positive criticism flourished in students

It develops the habit of study Democratic attitude develops among

students

Discussion method is not free from pitfalls. Some are here …

Science subjects can not taught through discussion

Discussion method is only suitable for higher classes. It is not applicable in early classes

It can be time consuming when discussion diverges from the topic

Discussion method creates the problem of discipline. Class control loses and near classes are disturbed

The discussion must have a purpose Students must have something to say Topic should be easy for students Think few minutes before starting of a

group discussion Topic should be from syllabus Provide equal opportunity for each

student in discussion A variety of points of view are put

forward and discussed. Class discipline should be maintain

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