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GROUP DISCUSSION
Topics
• Definition of Group Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Prerequisites of a Group Discussion
• Benefits in Group Discussion
• Salient features
• Do’s and Don’ts in Group Discussion
• Important points in Group Discussion
• Accept criticism
• Suggestion
• Topics of importance frequently discussed
Definition of Group Discussion
• Group Discussion is a modern method of assessing students
personality.
• 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.
Group Discussion
• The term suggests a discussion among a group of
persons.
• The group will have 8 & 12 members who will express
their views freely, frankly in a friendly manner, on a
topic of current issue.
• Within a time limit of 20 to 30 minutes,the abilities of
the members of the group is measured.
Prerequisites of a Group Discussion
• Topics given by panelists
• Planning and preparation
• Knowledge with self-confidence
• Communication skills/ power of speech
• Presentation
• Body Language and personal appearance
• Being calm and cool
Prerequisites of a Group Discussion
• Extensive knowledge base related to state, country
and globe.
• Areas are politics,sports,science &trade
commerce,Industry and Technology,MNC,ect.
• Analyze the social,economical issues logistically .
• Listening skills
• Co-operation.
Benefits in 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 crystallize
Benefits of group discussion
• provides chance to Expose
• Language skills
• Academic knowledge
• Leadership skills
• people handling skills
• Team work
• General knowledge.
Salient features of G.D
•Topic may be given to judge your public
speaking talent.
•Discussion revolves around a specific subject.
•The examiner does not interfere once he
announced the topic.
•Maintain cordiality and free expression of
thought and opinion.
Do`s in group discussion
• Appropriate to the issue .
• Make original points & support them by substantial
reasoning .
• Listen to the other participants actively &carefully.
• Whatever you say must be with a logical flow,&validate
it with an example as far as possible.
• Make only accurate statements.
Do`s in group discussion
• Modulate the volume, pitch and tone.
• Be considerate to the feelings of the others.
• Try to get your turn.
• Be an active and dynamic participant by listening.
• Talk with confidence and self-assurance.
Don’ts during group discussion
• Being shy /nervous / keeping isolated from G.D
• Interrupting another participant before his
arguments are over
• Speak in favour ; 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`ts during group discussion
• Don’t engage yourself in sub-group conversation.
• Don’t repeat and use irrelevant materials.
• Addressing yourself to the examiner.
• Worrying about making some grammatical mistakes,for
your interest the matter you put across are important.
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 which can be supported with facts and
analyzed logically.
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.
• Accept someone's point of view
• Praise the argument
Example: Remedial English communication is necessary for
college students because they fail in communication skill
test.
Status of literacy of women , is increased from 30% to 70%
when compared to past years, in employment sectors
organized ,in the IT & ITES field.
• Accept the contradicts view
• Express your argument with few facts, cases, %,
Newspapers publications etc.
• Express without hurting others feelings.
• Suggestions
• Never try to bluff.
• Practice group discussion with friends on different
subjects.
• Remember !speech is a powerful weapon.
Topics of Importance frequently
discussed
• Is India Shining
• Mobile phones / Internet – a boon or nuisance
• Students focusing on software industry-good or bad
• Child marriage
• India 2020
• Daughters are more caring than sons
• Influence of western culture in Indian Universities
• Influence of computers in medical sciences
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GD TOPICS, SKILLS & BEST PRACTICES

  • 2. Topics • Definition of Group Discussion • Group Discussion • Prerequisites of a Group Discussion • Benefits in Group Discussion • Salient features • Do’s and Don’ts in Group Discussion • Important points in Group Discussion • Accept criticism • Suggestion • Topics of importance frequently discussed
  • 3. Definition of Group Discussion • Group Discussion is a modern method of assessing students personality. • 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.
  • 4. Group Discussion • The term suggests a discussion among a group of persons. • The group will have 8 & 12 members who will express their views freely, frankly in a friendly manner, on a topic of current issue. • Within a time limit of 20 to 30 minutes,the abilities of the members of the group is measured.
  • 5. Prerequisites of a Group Discussion • Topics given by panelists • Planning and preparation • Knowledge with self-confidence • Communication skills/ power of speech • Presentation • Body Language and personal appearance • Being calm and cool
  • 6. Prerequisites of a Group Discussion • Extensive knowledge base related to state, country and globe. • Areas are politics,sports,science &trade commerce,Industry and Technology,MNC,ect. • Analyze the social,economical issues logistically . • Listening skills • Co-operation.
  • 7. Benefits in 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 crystallize
  • 8. Benefits of group discussion • provides chance to Expose • Language skills • Academic knowledge • Leadership skills • people handling skills • Team work • General knowledge.
  • 9. Salient features of G.D •Topic may be given to judge your public speaking talent. •Discussion revolves around a specific subject. •The examiner does not interfere once he announced the topic. •Maintain cordiality and free expression of thought and opinion.
  • 10. Do`s in group discussion • Appropriate to the issue . • Make original points & support them by substantial reasoning . • Listen to the other participants actively &carefully. • Whatever you say must be with a logical flow,&validate it with an example as far as possible. • Make only accurate statements.
  • 11. Do`s in group discussion • Modulate the volume, pitch and tone. • Be considerate to the feelings of the others. • Try to get your turn. • Be an active and dynamic participant by listening. • Talk with confidence and self-assurance.
  • 12. Don’ts during group discussion • Being shy /nervous / keeping isolated from G.D • Interrupting another participant before his arguments are over • Speak in favour ; example:Establish your position and stand by it stubbornly • Changed opinions • Don’t make fun of any participant even if his arguments are funny.
  • 13. Don`ts during group discussion • Don’t engage yourself in sub-group conversation. • Don’t repeat and use irrelevant materials. • Addressing yourself to the examiner. • Worrying about making some grammatical mistakes,for your interest the matter you put across are important.
  • 14. 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 which can be supported with facts and analyzed logically.
  • 15. 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.
  • 16. • Accept someone's point of view • Praise the argument Example: Remedial English communication is necessary for college students because they fail in communication skill test. Status of literacy of women , is increased from 30% to 70% when compared to past years, in employment sectors organized ,in the IT & ITES field.
  • 17. • Accept the contradicts view • Express your argument with few facts, cases, %, Newspapers publications etc. • Express without hurting others feelings.
  • 18. • Suggestions • Never try to bluff. • Practice group discussion with friends on different subjects. • Remember !speech is a powerful weapon.
  • 19. Topics of Importance frequently discussed • Is India Shining • Mobile phones / Internet – a boon or nuisance • Students focusing on software industry-good or bad • Child marriage • India 2020 • Daughters are more caring than sons • Influence of western culture in Indian Universities • Influence of computers in medical sciences