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Group Discussion

Group Discussion. Discussion Formats. An informal discussion that takes place before an audience. Panel members, often three or four in the panelists talk directly to each other, but each may make a short introductory speech.

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Group Discussion

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  1. Group Discussion Discussion Formats

  2. An informal discussion that takes place before an audience. Panel members, often three or four in the panelists talk directly to each other, but each may make a short introductory speech. • Information of public issues: teen smoking, panel: teens, parents, school counselor, rep from local cancer society Panel Discussion

  3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8sF3rKTHVA Panel Discussion

  4. A more formal kind of discussion. The purpose is to present opposing points of view. Experts give short pieces on a particular subject. A discussion leader introduces each speaker and may give a brief statement at the end to link together the entire discussion. • Audience may ask questions or make comments. • New Gym: Architect, athletic director, a city planner, concerned tax payer Symposium

  5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHRZwCK5WVg Symposium

  6. People assemble to discuss city problems. A vote takes place after a discussion to settle the issue. • Today people participate in town hall discussions on television or via internet. Town Hall Meeting

  7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6eE9BIUfBg Town Hall Meeting

  8. Group Problem Solving Group Discussion Section 2

  9. Put your shield up • Act like a coffee filter • Pretend you’re Sherlock Holmes • Say, “you’re right” Taking Criticism

  10. You must understand the problem first. • Ask your group, “How did the problem come about? And why does it need to be solved?” • Limit objectives in order to find a specific solution to a specific problem. • See scenario in book 1. Define the problem

  11. After defining the problem, the group should decide on criteria, or set of standards that its solution must meet. • See school dance fundraiser example 2. Establish Criteria for a workable solution

  12. Choose a certain problem at school • Define the problem(use listening, summarizing, & paraphrasing skills) • Establish criteria for a workable solution that will appease those who support either side of the issue. • Make sure it’s balanced. Talk it out!

  13. Break the problem down into small pieces for closer inspection. • Look at current condition • Look at past occurrences for clues 3. Analyze the Problem

  14. Propose as many solutions as possible • Brainstorming: when a group tries to bombard the problem with fresh ideas. 4. Suggest Possible Solutions

  15. Consider your options • If 2 or 3 solutions seem equally good, the group should turn back to their criteria & make careful comparison. • Does each solution meet the standards from step 2? If not, the solution should be changed or eliminated. 5. Evaluate Each Solution & Select the best one

  16. Group members must make sure their solution is practical. 6. Suggest ways for testing/carrying out the solution

  17. Complete steps 3-6 with the current problem you have identified, using the criteria you created from step 2 of the problem solving process. Talk it out!

  18. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SnSzo4AbRI Conflict in The Office

  19. This develops when members use their differences to discover the best ideas and not score points against one another. • Let’s learn through humor! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zA1Qz--svY Constructive Conflict

  20. This is more like a discussion that has turned into a debate where personal victory is more important than a successful group decision. • This can cause distraction to the task at hand, and can be a nuisance. Disruptive Conflict

  21. Nitpickers • Eager Beavers • Fence Sitters • Wisecrackers • Superior beings • Dominators Types of disruptive conflict

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