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Leading Group Discussions

Leading Group Discussions. David M. Irby, PhD University of California San Francisco. Preview. Total Group Discussion Introduction PICS Model Small Group Jigsaw Lesson planning in chapter groups Discussion of each chapter in small groups Total group discussion.

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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 • Introduction • PICS Model • Small Group Jigsaw • Lesson planning in chapter groups • Discussion of each chapter in small groups • Total group discussion

  3. What Makes a Great Discussion?

  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. Most Common Pitfalls • Lectures or talks too much • Fails to involve everyone • Fails to introduce self or session • Doesn’t make progress through content; allows too many tangents • No summary or conclusion • Doesn’t share self and think aloud

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

  7. Preview • Introduce self and topic • Provide rationale and capture attention • State objectives • Preview session and expectations for participation • Establish positive learning climate

  8. Involvement • Promote active participation and stimulate thinking • Ask questions, assign tasks, challenge assumptions, guide further learning • Exhibit enthusiasm

  9. Content • Focus and progress through main ideas • Direct and pace discussion • Use visuals to capture ideas (scribe) • Summarize periodically

  10. 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

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

  12. Jigsaw Process • Advanced Preparation - divided responsibilities • I. Content specific small group discussion • II. Cross content small group discussion • III. Total group discussion

  13. Jigsaw Process - Part I • Meet in content/chapter groups • Share lesson plans for 20 min. (Remember, no lectures allowed when teaching.) • Structure the discussion by • Providing a preview and set expectations • Planning strategies for involving everyone • Facilitating discussion of content and managing time • Summarizing key points • Revise your lesson plan

  14. Jigsaw Process - Part II • Assemble in cross-content 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?

  15. Jigsaw Process - Part III • What did you learn from this experience? What surprised you? • What questions do you have? • What specific techniques will you use in your teaching?

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

  17. Conclusion • Careful organization and active involvement enhances learning • Pick one of the tips to use in your next teaching encounter • Your enthusiasm will inspire learning and increase persistence in learning • Have fun.

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