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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 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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ENGLISH ASSIGNMENT.pptx

  • 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
  • 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