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Leading Group Discussions

Leading Group Discussions. David M. Irby, PhD University of California San Francisco. Preview. Total Group Discussion (30 min) Introduction PICS Model P review, I nvolvement of all, C ontent covered, and S ummary Small Group Jigsaw (90 min) Lesson planning in chapter groups (30 min)

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Leading Group Discussions

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  1. Leading Group Discussions David M. Irby, PhD University of California San Francisco

  2. Preview • Total Group Discussion (30 min) • Introduction • PICS Model • Preview, Involvement of all, Content covered, and Summary • Small Group Jigsaw (90 min) • Lesson planning in chapter groups (30 min) • Discussion of each chapter in small groups (60 min) • Total group discussion (30 min)

  3. Most Common Pitfalls • Leader talks too much • Fails to involve everyone • Fails to introduce self or preview session • Doesn’t make progress through content • No summary or conclusion • Doesn’t share self and think aloud

  4. Why use Discussion? • Increases motivation and persistence in learning • Improves learning outcomes because learners must • Articulate what they know and don’t know • Challenge their own assumptions • Connect and consolidate ideas • Increases communication skills • More likely to change values

  5. PICS Model Involvement Content Preview Summary Teacher enthusiasm, support and challenge

  6. Preview • Introduce self and topic • Provide rationale and capture attention • Preview session, state objectives and set expectations for participation • Establish positive learning climate

  7. Involvement • Promote active participation and stimulate thinking • Ask questions, pose problems, ask for questions • Give in-class assignments, questionnaires, tasks, problems to solve • Divide students into groups to do assignments • Exhibit enthusiasm

  8. Content • Focus and progress through main ideas • Direct and pace discussion • Plan each each section of the discussion and estimate time • Put each section and timeframe on board • Use visuals to capture ideas (scribe) • Summarize periodically

  9. Summary • Summarize key points and provide closure • Bridge to larger course and/or next session • Review learning issues and make assignments • Share feedback on session

  10. Review of PICS Model • Preview: Introduce self and preview session • Involvement: Actively involveall learners • Content: Ensure timely progress through content • Summary: Summarize key ideas

  11. Jigsaw Process • Advanced preparation - divided individual responsibility • Three-part classroom process • Chapter specific small group discussion – (share and revise lesson plans) • Cross chapter small group discussion – (teach your chapter to others and get feedback) • Total group discussion – (what did we learn?)

  12. Part I (chapter groups) • Share lesson plans and ensure that you follow the PICS format (no lecturing): • Preview and set expectations • Involve everyone • Cover content and manage time • Summarize key points • Revise your lesson plan

  13. Part II (cross-chapter groups) • Lead a discussion on each chapter for 12 minutes each • Give feedback on experience (specific strengths and recommendations) for 3 minutes • Preview? • Involvement of all? • Content covered? • Summary?

  14. Part III (total group discussion) • What did you learn from this experience? • What surprised you? • What questions do you have? • What specific techniques will you use in your teaching?

  15. Conclusion • Careful organization (preview, organized content, summary) and active involvement enhances learning • Your enthusiasm will inspire learning and increase persistence in learning • Have fun.

  16. PICS Discussion Model • Preview • Involvement of all • Content covered • Summary • Facilitator: enthusiastic, supportive and challenging?

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