Whole group discussion is a modified form of classroom lecture where both the instructor and students share the responsibility for transferring information. The instructor presents information and students participate by answering questions and providing examples. Pros include greater interaction between teacher and students, the instructor's ability to steer the discussion, appealing to auditory learners, and checking student understanding. Cons are that ground rules must be enforced to prevent discussions from going off-topic, and some students may feel uncomfortable speaking in front of the group. Whole group discussions work best when combined with other teaching methods and the teacher facilitates the discussion well.