3. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Meaning:
Lacking in interest as to cause mental fatigue
Used in a sentence:
" a boring evening with uninteresting people“
OR
" a boring CLASS with uninteresting TEACHER“
9. I AM SURE YOU WANT TO BE AN INTERESTING
TEACHER OF A LIVELY BUNCH OF STUDENTS IN
A CLASSROOM….
LETS SEE HOW TO ACHIEVE THAT WITH
TODAY’S TOPICS
10. CONTENTS
WHY NEW TEACHING LEARNING PEDAGOGY?
GROUP DISCUSSIONS (GD)
WHAT IS IT?
WHY DO WE NEED IT?
WHERE CAN WE USE IT?
& HOW TO DO IT?
2 GD SESSIONS FOR TWO DIFFERENT GROUPS (15 MINS. EACH)
GAMES
WHAT, WHY, WHEN & HOW?
2 GAMES TO BE DESIGNED AND DEMONSTRATED
14. WHAT IS IT?
A SITUATION
INVOLVING A GROUP – 3 TO 8
MEETING FACE TO FACE AND THROUGH FREE
ORAL INTERACTION
ORIGINATE, SHARE AND DISCUSS IDEAS
TO ARRIVE AT A DECISION OR SOLUTION TO A
PROBLEM.
15. GDs are used widely as a personality test for
evaluating several candidates
simultaneously.
BUT
Group discussions are also used for
decision-making and problem solving and
such GDs are called organizational group
discussions
WHY DO WE NEED IT?
16. WHY DO WE NEED IT?
To assess potential for leadership and ability to
work in a team.
The four components generally evaluated in a GD:
1. Knowledge
2. Communication skills
3. Group Behavior
4. Leadership potential
20. CLARITY OF THOUGHT AND EXPRESSION
Tone: Quality or character of the voice expressing a particular
feeling or mood
Voice: Power of speech, loud enough
Articulation: Act of speaking or expressing an idea in words
Fluency: Speaking or writing in an easy, flowing style
Modulation: Variations in rate, tone, or volume of voice
Good delivery: The ideas expressed fluently in the right voice,
right tone, and right articulation.
It isn’t sufficient to have ideas. They have to be expressed effectively
21. APT LANGUAGE
o Fluency and accuracy in use of language free from
grammatical errors.
o Directly, clearly and precisely put ideas in an
organized fashion.
o Simplicity and unambiguity
o Using too much of jargon or high-sounding words
or ambiguous expressions may project as a show-
off and may not endear to group members.
22. BODY LANGUAGE
Looking attentively at the speaker and nodding
While speaking, ensuring no one is ignored. Looking at
everybody.
Avoiding overt gestures, avoiding pointing out fingers
Avoiding monotonous posture by shifting slightly in
the chair or placing arm on the back of your chair
Not showing dislike in the topic.
Develop interest and show enthusiasm through
appropriate facial expression.
23. WHY DO WE NEED IT?
To assess potential for leadership and ability to
work in a team.
The four components generally evaluated in a GD:
1. Knowledge
2. Communication skills
3. Group Behavior
4. Leadership potential
24. 3. GROUP BEHAVIOR (Team Spirit)
Group Behavior is reflected in ability to interact with
other members of the group on brief acquaintance.
Emotional maturity and balance promotes good
interpersonal relationships.
One is expected to be more people centric and less ego
centric.
Remaining objective (unsubjective), empathetic, and
non-threatening, and behaving maturely as a good
team player.
25. 4. LEADERSHIP SKILLS
o The success of any team depends to a large extent, on
its leader.
o The candidate who possesses both functional ability
and coordinating ability would emerge as the leader.
o Functional ability involves knowledge, mental and
physical energy, emotional
stability, objectivity, communication skill, integrity and
emotional intelligence
26. DO’s IN A GROUP DISCUSSION
Sitting comfortably
Listening to topic
Organizing ideas
Speaking at the earliest
Identifying supporters/
opponents
Keeping track of time
Sharing time fairly
Maintaining eye
contact
Taking notes
Aiming for summary if
needed
27. DON’Ts OF A GROUP DISCUSSION
Being in a hurry
Being silent
Dominating
vocally/physically
Assuming role of chairman
Introducing topic
Taking extreme stance
Looking at faculty
Moving excessively
Throwing all ideas at one shot
Speaking fast
Digressing
Indulging in ill conversation
Paying attention to bull dozers
Using slang
Getting emotional
28. TOPICS FOR GD
1. THE CURRENT CRISIS IN B.C.C.I ARE ALL
BECAUSE OF POLITICAL LEADERS INDULGING
IN SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS.
2. GIVEN A CHANCE ENGINEERS CAN BUILD
SYSTEMS TO MAKE INDIA 100% CORRUPTION
FREE.
30. WHAT ARE THEY?
Structured exercises & activities that allow participants
to discover outcomes
Rather than be told everything without trying it
The ultimate goal is improved learning
Most Airlines, Manufacturing Cos, HR Cos, Military
establishments, Pvt. & Public Cos use these forms of
structured exercises.
31. WHAT ARE THEY?
A game is an exercise where participants are
involved in a contest with someone else (or a group
of people) with a set of rules imposed.
Games normally include some type of pay-off.
32. FACILITATORS
As facilitator your goal is to give an appropriate
learning atmosphere.
But you have to be careful that students don’t
become so involved in the activity that they actually
miss the learning point.
Ensure everybody is involved, and the games move
ahead with the right pace.
33. FACILITATORS
You have to be animated for entertainment value.
Select games on the basis of learning objectives of
the participants.
Test or pilot before using the exercise that you have
not used in the past.
Debriefing them allows you to discuss outcomes
34. WHY DO WE NEED GAMES?
To relax
For fun
To learn to loose
For a non-threatening environment
Encourage participation in group activities
Encouraging competition
For self-esteem
For repetition
36. THANK YOU
THE MANAGEMENT & TNP
SHRI HVPM’s College of Engg. &
Tech., Amt.
Ravi Sahu (Asst. Prof. - Marketing)
For further discussions:
ravimsahu@gmail.com
Cell: 7276810490
