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Effective Discussion and Analysis Techniques for Sea Scouts Instructors

Learn how to lead discussions on Sea Promise ideals and analyze ship's programs for improvements. Includes tips on facilitating discussions, selecting topics, brainstorming, outlining, writing analysis, and housekeeping tips for writing.

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Effective Discussion and Analysis Techniques for Sea Scouts Instructors

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  1. QM-1 Quartermaster Ideals Instructors: George Crowl

  2. Course Outline • a. Initiate a discussion on the ideals stated in the Sea Promise. • b. Prepare a written analysis, offering recommendations for improvements regarding one of the ship's programs: bylaws and code, training programs, ceremonies, quarterdeck meetings, recruiting programs, or fund-raising.

  3. QM-1a a. Initiate a discussion on the ideals stated in the Sea Promise.

  4. Leading a Discussion • What are your objectives? • What do you want the Scouts to take away from the discussion? • Write them down

  5. Sea Promise Questions • Open-ended – promotes discussion • Write some down beforehand • “What are the purposes of the Sea Promise?” • Ask similar questions about each separate section of the Sea Promise

  6. Physical Setting • What is the best physical setting for a discussion? • Where all can see each other • Probably in a circle, empty in the middle • Where does the facilitator sit? • Where there is control, but not domination • Part of the circle

  7. Kinds of Questions? • Overhead – to everyone, anyone can answer, but sometimes one person will try to dominate • Direct – to a single person – lets everyone else off the hook • Overhead-direct – initially appears open to everyone, but may be directed to an individual who has not been participating, etc. • Open-ended • No pat answer

  8. Summarize • Ask members to summarize each part of the discussion as you go along • Each part of the Sea Promise? • Discussion moderator should try to summarize the discussion at the end

  9. QM-1b b. Prepare a written analysis, offering recommendations for improvements regarding one of the following ship’s programs: bylaws and code, training programs, ceremonies, quarterdeck meetings, recruiting programs, or fund-raising.

  10. Analysis • Perhaps gather data • Make judgements • Make recommendations • What basis will you use for those recommendations?

  11. Topic Selection • Candidate should have some interest and knowledge / expertise in the area • May need to limit the topic for some candidates

  12. Brainstorm • Identify as many strengths and weaknesses as possible • Select those most important • Perhaps limit the topic again • OR, could mean select a new topic because there is not enough material to use

  13. Outline, Body • Write an outline first • Organizes your paper • May suggest other information / viewpoints • Write the paper from the outline • Problem statement • Introduction • Body • Conclusions / recommendations

  14. Housekeeping • Use a computer if possible • Check spelling and grammar • We know it is like school, but poor English reflects on you • If you have problems, get someone knowledgeable to help you after you have your ideas on paper • All good writers have a good editor!

  15. Questions?

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