It explains about what is group discussion, need and why of group discussion. It also explains the types of group discussion, classified based on size,reason, advantage & disadvantage of group discussion

1. DR. C. BEULAH JAYARANI
M.Sc., M.A, M.Ed, M.Phil (Edn), M.Phil (ZOO), NET, Ph.D
ASST. PROFESSOR,
LOYOLA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, CHENNAI - 34

2. GROUP DISCUSSION MEANING
• A group discussion refers to a
communicative situation that allows its
participants to share their views and
opinions with other participants.
• It is a systematic exchange of
information, views and opinions about a
topic, problem, issue or situation among
the members of a group.
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3. WhAt IS A GROUP DISCUSSION?
Group discussion -
“The group of candidates is given a
topic or a situation, given a few
minutes to think about the same, and
then asked to discuss among
themselves for 15-20 minutes”.
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4. Why A GROUP DISCUSSION?
 To get to know as a person
and gauge how well they
will fit in their institute.
 To tests how they function
as a part of a team.
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5. WhAt IS thE EvAlUAtION CRItERIA IN
A GROUP DISCUSSION?
The evaluation of
participants happens
in two broad
perspective
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6. A) Content: What you say during the discussion is looked into from
two perspectives – relevance and comprehensiveness.
B) Analytical skills: explore the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of the subject
matter.
C) Reasoning skills: how you respond to those of the others, how
effectively you can ‘strengthen or weaken’ an argument, how
logical you are in your overall approach to the topic.
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7. D) Organisation skills – how you organise things will be
E) Communication skills: you get your point across to someone in a
simple language they understand, with relevant illustrations they
can identify with.
F) Creativity: Can you look at a problem differently from ten other
participants and suggest a path-breaking solution?
Contd.,
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8. A) Listening skill
B) Leadership quality
C) Body language
D) Group behaviour
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9. tyPES Of GROUP DISCUSSION
1. TOPIC BASED
Factual Topics Political/Controversial
Topics
Abstract Topic
2. CASE-BASED
TYPES OF GROUP
DISCUSSION
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10. Factual topics:
1. Practical things
2. Day to day life.
3. Chance to prove
4. Sensitive to his
environment.
Ex: Education policy of
India, tourism in India
Controversial topics:
1) Argumentative in nature
2) Generate controversy
3) To check the maturity of
the candidate in keeping his
temper under control
Ex: reservation should be
removed, women make
better managers
Abstract topics:
1) They are about
intangible things.
2) These topics test the
lateral thinking and
creativity.
Ex: A is an alphabet, the
number 10
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11. CASE BASED GROUP DISCUSSION
1) Case is discussed instead of a topic.
2) It tries to stimulate a real life situation.
3) The objective is to test the thoughts of a
person about various situations from different
angles.
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12. GROUP SIzE BASED ClASSIfICAtIONS
Large
Group
1)Lecture
2)Panel
Discussion
3)Symposium
4)Team Teaching
Small
Group
1)Brain Storming
2)Tutorial
3)Role Playing
4)Demonstration
Mixed
Ability
Group
1)Intellectual
and Social
Interaction
2)Age
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13. GROUP SIzE BASED ClASSIfICAtIONS
Large Group
Small Group
Mixed Ability Group
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14. REASONS fOR USING A GROUP DISCUSSION
 Helps to understand a subject deeper
 Improves capacity to think critically
 Help in solving a certain problem
 Helps the group to take a particular decision
 Gives the opportunity to hear other students
thoughts
 Improves current listening skills
 Increases self confidence in speaking
 Changes thought patterns
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15. ADvANtAGES Of GROUP DISCUSSION
 Diversity in opinions
 Participation and interest of the
individuals
 Degree of involvement
 Collective contribution of ideas
 Team building
 Democratic decision making
 Expert opinions
 Stimulation of Thinking in a New Way
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16. DISADvANtAGES Of GROUP DISCUSSION
 Time consuming
 Diffusion of responsibility
 Lower efficiency
 Inequality in getting work
 Loss of creativity
 Social Pressures
 Different ideas and
opinions
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17. WhAt tO DO?
1. Take leadership responsibilities
2. Keep an open mind
3. Maintain a moderate tone of voice
4. Don’t get emotional
5. Sit upright and concentrate on your
body language
6. Be a good listener
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18. WhAt NOt tO DO…
1. Avoid constant objections to other
people’s arguments
2. Say no to a pessimistic approach
3. Don’t insult other people, criticize
in a decent manner
4. Dump your jealousy or animosity
5. No irrelevant stories/personal
experiences
6. Don’t be an attention seeker
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19. IMPORtANt POINtS IN GROUP DISCUSSION
Be assertive: - direct , honest careful about not
hurting others ‘self-respect’
A patient listener: listening to another person is
one way of showing appreciation
Right language : Words can make friends & right
words at the right time make the best results
Express without hurting others feelings
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20. ACCEPt CRItICISM
 If any member of the group criticizes or
disapproves a point, it is unwise to get upset or
react sharply
 In case the criticism is flimsy, the same can be
pointed out politely
 Maximize participation ; one must try to contribute
fully, vigorously & steadily throughout the
discussion
 Show leadership ability: A group discussion also
evaluates your leadership qualities
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21. SUGGEStIONS
 Never try to bluff
 Practice group discussion with friends on
different subjects
 Remember speech is a powerful weapon
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22. The factors of classroom management
depend on:
 Teacher’s knowledge of structuring
his presentation,
 knowledge about the psychology of
the learner
 rapport between the students,
 rule making capacity & handling human
resources.
 Must be the dictator of ideas only
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23. SMAll GROUP DISCUSSIONS
 work together
 foster their own learning strategy
 information sharing
 provides room for the learner’s self-development
 active participation in the teaching learning
process
 involves exchange of ideas
 process of teacher-pupil involvement in the
classroom environment.
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24. • Process – the interactions that takes place within the
group
• Roles – each group member’s specific responsibilities
within the group
• Leadership – the capacity to guide and direct others
in a group setting
• Cohesion- group members support for one another
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25. • Brain Storming
• Tutorials
• Buzz session
• Task-directed discussion
• Role playing
• Simulation
• Inquiry centered discussion
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26. REfERENCE
“Teaching of Biological Science”
 TNTEU – Study Material
 Ram Publications
 Sri Krishna Publications
 Kaviyamala Publications
 Google Images
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