Group discussion
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What is it?
It is that form of discourse which occurs when two or more persons, recognizing a common problem exchange and evaluate information and ideas, in an effort to solve that problem.
Purposes
- To solve a problem (decision making)
- To exchange information (improve understanding)
- To motivate
- To plan a programme of action
- To elect or select a person for a position etc
- To entertain
- To hear and discuss a report
- To form attitudes
- To release tensions
- To train individuals
Procedure
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Understand and adopt proper technique
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Recognition of the problem as such by the group
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Listing of as many solutions as possible
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Critical thinking and testing of these hypotheses to find the most appropriate and feasible solution
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Acceptance or rejection of the solution or solutions by the group
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Putting the accepted solution into practice
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One of the group members should take up the role of the Chairman
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Size of the group not exceed 30 persons
Role of chairman
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Make physical arrangement for the meeting. Seating arrangement should be such that every one can see the faces of all other members.
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Introduce the members
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Announce the topic and purpose of discussion
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Follow a plan
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Build a permissive climate
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Give or get classification of value statements
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Promote evaluation of all generalizations
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Protect minority opinion
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Try to get balanced participation
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Promote group cohesion
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Remain personally neutral
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Give a final summary of discussion
Role of members
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Talk one at a time. No private conversation
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Supply relevant information
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Contribute one point at a time
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Answer questions directly, specifically and briefly
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Listen attentively
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Don’t deviate from the subject
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Open minded-willingness to change the previous opinion, if required
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Promote group harmony
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Last modified: Saturday, 5 May 2012, 8:23 AM
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