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Describe the preparation for a discussion group

      

Describe the preparation for a discussion group

  

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The teacher should understand why discussion is the most appropriate mode of instruction by examining the following questions:
- Topic to be discussed.
- Has the course reached a stage where collective examination of a problem is essential?
- Can the objective be attained by any other form of instruction?
- What is the aim of the discussion?
- What is the learner expected to accomplish?
- What resource will be made available to them?
The teacher should ensure;
- there is a clear objective
- learners have prerequisite knowledge of the element of the
- Unity of purpose of the group
- Group members prepare short items to be used for the discussion.
- He gives topics to be discussed to the group plus guiding questions
- A secretary is appointed and given the task of noting the contributions of the discussion group.
- Seating arrangement is planned so as facilitate organized conversation which typifies a good discussion group.
- Where a class is too large, “fish bow” technique may be used. This allows a small group discussion, with the remainder of the class viewing and listening, or a “jigsaw” discussion which allows a topic to be broken down into segments where each segment discusses and later meet in plenary session to fit together their finding.
Titany answered the question on September 15, 2021 at 13:31


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