The document discusses group discussion as a cooperative problem-solving activity where a group seeks consensus on solutions. It defines group discussion as involving 3 or more participants discussing an agreed topic and presenting their views. Benefits include sharing information, gaining knowledge, developing social and leadership skills. Effective discussion involves interaction, is purposeful and proceeds systematically. Small groups include conferences and seminars while large groups include panels and symposiums. Planning, preparation, participation and leadership are keys to successful group discussion.

1. Mrs. Suja Santosh,
Professor,
RVS College of Nursing, Sulur, Coimbatore

2. Group discussion
is a co-operative,
problem solving
activity, which
seeks a
consensus
regarding the
solution of a
problem

3. Group discussion can
be defined as 3 0r
more participants
who have an agreed
topic to discuss &
share their views in
all aspects &
submit/present their
views in the form of
report to bigger
gathering

4. • Opportunity to share
information
• Opportunity to gain & share
knowledge related to
educational objectives
• Develop skill of group
development, socialization
under leadership of teacher
• Variety of information learned in
short time

5. Discussion
• involves a group
• is oral
• Involves interaction
• Is purposeful
• Proceeds systematically from question/problem
towards increased understanding/decision
• Should proceed with classification of limited
questions
• Members must accept group orientation

6. Small groups
• Individual conferences
• Informal classroom discussion
• Seminar
• Clinical conference
• Case analysis
Large Group:
• Panel discussion
• Symposium

7. • Closed group discussion
- Study group
- Workshop
- Staff meeting
- Round table
• Decision making groups
• Public discussion
- Panel discussion
- Symposium
- Conference
- seminar

8. • Need adequate & effective planning
of topic of discussion, objectives &
environment
• Time & motivation must be provided
for preparation of topic
• Leader & members of group should be aware of their
responsibility during discussion
• Teacher should open discussion session with brief
introduction of topic & objectives

9. • Students are facilitate to express
their ideas & viewpoints
• During discussion, teacher assumes
the role of mentor & leader, also
intervenes in case of arguments/
clarification of doubts
• Over talkative students are discouraged & passive students are
motivated
• One student from a group is ask to record the proceeding of
discussion
• End of discussion, teacher summarizes the discussion with
conclusion

10. • Good leadership
• Clear identification of
problem
• Preparation by leader &
participants
• Active participation of
all members
• Accurate information

11. • Student centred method
• Develop recalling & retention ability
• Develop self esteem
• Develop problem solving skill
• Critical thinking ability
• Self confidence
• Team building
• Social skills
• Proper attitude
• Comprehensive knowledge

12. • Time consuming
• Less efficient method for
large group
• Control is not in group, then
discussion make passive &
inattentive
• Success depends on
preparation of student