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Small Group DiscussionSmall Group Discussion GROUP DISCUSSIONGROUP DISCUSSION is an is an

enlarged conversation with a enlarged conversation with a goal and a purpose undertaken goal and a purpose undertaken by persons who study a common by persons who study a common topic or problem in committees, topic or problem in committees, conferences, or public groups.conferences, or public groups.

Small Group DiscussionSmall Group Discussion SMALL GROUP SMALL GROUP

COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION takes place takes place when a group of say, five to when a group of say, five to eight persons, mutually eight persons, mutually perceives and discusses and idea perceives and discusses and idea in order to accomplish a in order to accomplish a purpose.purpose.

TASK ELEMENTSTASK ELEMENTS Definition of Problem and ClarificationDefinition of Problem and Clarification Division of LaborDivision of Labor Exploration and discussion of the Exploration and discussion of the

issueissue Setting up standards for evaluationSetting up standards for evaluation Evaluating solutionsEvaluating solutions Giving conclusions and Giving conclusions and

recommendationsrecommendations

SOCIAL DIMENSIONSOCIAL DIMENSION Introduction or preliminariesIntroduction or preliminaries Self-disclosure or “opening up”Self-disclosure or “opening up” Projection of behaviorsProjection of behaviors Revealing open and close Revealing open and close

charactercharacter Development of role and statusDevelopment of role and status CohesivenessCohesiveness

Elements of an Effective Elements of an Effective Group DiscussionGroup Discussion

A worthy objective acceptable to the A worthy objective acceptable to the group.group.

A topic for discussion.A topic for discussion. A recognized and responsible A recognized and responsible

leadership.leadership. A responsible, well-informed, A responsible, well-informed,

thoughtful and skilled participants.thoughtful and skilled participants. An outline for discussion (plan).An outline for discussion (plan).

Deciding the Purpose of Deciding the Purpose of Small Group DiscussionSmall Group Discussion

FACT-FINDINGFACT-FINDINGObtain facts.Obtain facts.

INFORMATION SHARINGINFORMATION SHARINGShare information.Share information.a. Staff Meetingsa. Staff Meetingsb. Study Groupb. Study Groupc. Briefing sessions and press c. Briefing sessions and press conferenceconference

DECISION MAKINGDECISION MAKINGMake a decision.Make a decision.

Types of Decision Making Types of Decision Making GroupsGroups

Committee or councilCommittee or council Task forceTask force ConferenceConference ConventionConvention General Assembly General Assembly BrainstormingBrainstorming Panel DiscussionPanel Discussion SymposiumSymposium BoardBoard

CHOOSING A TOPICCHOOSING A TOPIC A good topic for a small group A good topic for a small group

discussion should be:discussion should be:a. Controversial in Naturea. Controversial in Natureb. Interesting and Important to the b. Interesting and Important to the GroupGroupc. Stated impartially as a questionc. Stated impartially as a questiond. Capable of being discussed d. Capable of being discussed significantly in the time available.significantly in the time available.

CHOOSING A TOPICCHOOSING A TOPIC The chosen topic must be phrased The chosen topic must be phrased

correctly: correctly: a. Express the topic in the light of a. Express the topic in the light of questionquestionb. State the question objectivelyb. State the question objectivelyc. State the question clearlyc. State the question clearly

CHOOSING THE CHOOSING THE DISCUSSION LEADERDISCUSSION LEADER

Express himself clearly and conciselyExpress himself clearly and concisely Respond to various reactionsRespond to various reactions Ease tension and enliven the Ease tension and enliven the

discussiondiscussion Plan the proceedingsPlan the proceedings Perceive relationshipsPerceive relationships Summarize the proceeding accuratelySummarize the proceeding accurately

CHOOSING CHOOSING PARTICIPANTSPARTICIPANTS

Knowledge about the topic or subject matter Knowledge about the topic or subject matter for discussionfor discussion

Commitment toward the achievement of the Commitment toward the achievement of the group objectivegroup objective

Manner of attendance : Voluntary or Manner of attendance : Voluntary or RequiredRequired

Involvement in the professionInvolvement in the profession Attitudes towards the issues or topics to be Attitudes towards the issues or topics to be

discusseddiscussed Interpersonal relationship among Interpersonal relationship among

participantsparticipants

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD PARTICIPANTS SHOULD : :

Prepare for the meetingPrepare for the meeting Participate effectivelyParticipate effectively Observe time limitsObserve time limits Be courteousBe courteous Think, feel and talk in terms of Think, feel and talk in terms of

group welfaregroup welfare Speak when he has a significant Speak when he has a significant

remark to make or a question to askremark to make or a question to ask

CONDUCTING THE SMALL CONDUCTING THE SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONGROUP DISCUSSION

Obtaining FactsObtaining Facts1.1. Introduce the topic for discussionIntroduce the topic for discussion2.2. Identify the elements of the topic Identify the elements of the topic

required by grouprequired by group3.3. Explore the specific area for Explore the specific area for

discussiondiscussion4.4. Conclude the discussionConclude the discussion

Solving a Problem and Solving a Problem and Making a DecisionMaking a Decision

1.1. Define the problem.Define the problem.2.2. Analyze the problem.Analyze the problem.3.3. Find solutions to the problem.Find solutions to the problem.4.4. Evaluate the suggested solution.Evaluate the suggested solution.5.5. Put the solution to action.Put the solution to action.

PHYSICAL SETTING PHYSICAL SETTING CLOSED OR PRIVATECLOSED OR PRIVATE

PHYSICAL SETTINGPHYSICAL SETTING OPEN OR PUBLICOPEN OR PUBLIC

AUDIENCE AUDIENCE

Seating Arrangement of Seating Arrangement of ParticipantsParticipants

FACE OFFFACE OFF

THE LEADMANTHE LEADMAN

FACE THE AUDIENCEFACE THE AUDIENCE

AUDIENCE AUDIENCE

ALTOGETHERALTOGETHER

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING ATTENTIVELY.

Prepared by TF 1:00 – 2:30 pm Small Group Comm

For Prof. Dahlia Sagucio