The document discusses a group discussion involving 4 team members. It explains that a group discussion is a method used to assess students' abilities within a 20-30 minute time limit. Benefits of group discussions include stimulating new ways of thinking, expanding knowledge, understanding strengths and weaknesses, and revealing true personality and leadership qualities. The document provides dos and don'ts of group discussions, such as making original, logical points and listening to others, versus being shy or changing opinions. Important points are to be assertive, a patient listener, use the right language, and be fact-oriented. Participants should accept criticism politely without getting upset.

1. GROUP DISCUSSION
TEAM MEMBER:
DEEPJOY HAZARI(03) [AGE]
SOUPARNA SOME(08) [ME]
DIGANTA BAIRAGI(04) [ME]
SAPTAM MODAK(07) [ME]

2. INTRODUCTION OF GROUP DISCUSSION
 The term suggests a discussion among a group of persons.
 Group Discussion is a modern method of assessing students personally.
 It is both a technique and an art and a comprehensive tool to judge the
worthiness of the student and his appropriateness for the job.
 Within a time limit of 20- 30 minutes, the group members’ abilities
are measured.

3. BENEFITS OF GROUP DISCUSSION
 Stimulation of thinking in a new way.
 Expansion of knowledge.
 Understanding of your strength and weakness.
 Your true personality is revealed and qualities of leadership crystalize.
 Provides a chance to expose.
 Language skills, leadership skills, people handling skills, Teamwork.

4. DO`S IN GROUP DISCUSSION
 Appropriate to the issue.
 Make original points &support them
with substantial reasoning.
 Listen to the other participant’s activity
carefully.
 Whatever you say must be with a
logical flow & validate with an example
as far as possible.
 Make only accurate statements
 Be an active and dynamic participant by
listening.
 Talk with confidence and self-assurance.
DON`TS IN GROUP DISCUSSION
 Being shy/nervous/keeping isolated
from group discussion.
 Interrupting another participant before
his arguments are over.
 Speak in favors; example: Establish your
position and stand by it stubbornly.
 Changed opinions.
 Don`t make fun of any participant even
if his arguments are funny.
 Don`t engage yourself in sub- group
conversation.
 Don`t repeat and use irrelevant
materials.

5. IMPORTANT POINTS IN GROUP DISCUSSION
 Be assertive: An assertive person is 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.
 Be analytical and fact-oriented: It is necessary to make relevant
points that can be supported with facts and analyzed logically.

6. ACCEPT CRITICISM
 If any member of the group criticizes or disapproves of a point, it is unwise to get upset
or react sharply.
 In case the criticism is flimsy, the same can be pointed out politely.
 One must try to contribute fully vigorously & steadily throughout the discussion.
 A group discussion also evaluates your leadership qualities