Manuals
/ The Discussion Leader
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The Seminar Solution
- Time: 20-30 minutes
- Objectives:
- Present an introductory short talk or brief lecture describing a theory, model or information about a topic that will be discussed by a group following the presentation.
- Organise the information so that it is easy to understand and can be remembered.
- Orient the group to think about the specific goal of the discussion that follows.
- Use a buzz session discussion technique to promote group participation in deriving information leading to a solution to the problem.
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The Round Robin
- Time: 20-30 minutes
- Objectives:
- Establish the meaning of a question with a discussion group.
- Using a problem solving pattern, lead the participants in a brainstorming session.
- Screen the possible solutions and lead the group in deciding what action to take.
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Pilot a Panel
- Time: 30-40 minutes
- Objectives:
- Select a problem for panel discussion. Select not less than three members in advance to speak on the panel.
- Define the common goals and the purpose of the panel.
- Acting as moderator, monitor the panel discussion to inform the audience.
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Make Believe (Role Playing)
- Time: 20-30 minutes
- Objectives:
- Understand what role-playing is and how to use it effectively in group communication.
- Select a problem involving human relations in which you may use the role-playing method to illustrate and explore the problem.
- Create a plot and characters relevant to the discussion problem and select a cast from among the group members.
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The Workshop Leader
- Time: 30-40 minutes
- Objectives:
- Building group unity, guide the workshop participants in an investigative discussion of the problem.
- Follow a problem solving pattern to arrive at a solution.
- Bring the group to an agreement before the discussion ends.