2. Explanation
This is an example for small group technique
It provide room for self development of learners and active
participation in the teaching learning process
These are used in institutions of higher education to facilitate the
development of higher cognitive abilities (mental and intellectual,
language ability, decision making, problem solving, general
reasoning.......) and affective attributes
Buzz session is a technique in which a large number of audience is
divided in to small groups
In this session limited time period for discussion is allowed.
In this session each members in group contributes their ideas
In this session a set of complicated problems or tasks is given to
the students
Which need the application of previous knowledge
3. Meaning
In buzz session Students are splits in to small groups for
specific period of time of discuss agiven topic or issue.
Reports the results of the various buzz groups are then
presented in the entire class and through discussion is
stimulated.In this technique students very motivated and
raise their arguments regarding a particular issue
4. Organization of BUZZ session
In buzz session large group of students is
divided in to small groups for discussion
Fixed amount of time is allotted to the students
to discuss a problem or task
Clear instructions are given so as to make the
discussion productive
As soon as the group finalize the solution, the
representative report it to the teacher
This is called buzz because the group buzz like
bees while discussing the problem
5. Merits
It develops the classroom interaction
It gives training in discussion
It develops the skills of students
In this session teacher becomes an active participant
It develops the critical thinking among the students
6. Demerits
It is time consuming
Difficulty in forming groups
Most Of the students lack initiative
It is not applicable in lower level class
Lack of proper knowledge In the organization of this
technique will lead to confusion and hence waste of
time
