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Discussion Method

The guided discussion method is an alternative to lecturing where the instructor queries students to evaluate their knowledge on a topic. There are different types of questions an instructor can use, such as direct questions to individuals or rhetorical questions to spur group thought. Effective questions are carefully selected, establish an objective, and are logically organized. The structure of a guided discussion involves an introduction, discussion where the instructor listens and evaluates students, a summary, and conclusion to review and clarify content.

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Discussion Method

The guided discussion method is an alternative to lecturing where the instructor queries students to evaluate their knowledge on a topic. There are different types of questions an instructor can use, such as direct questions to individuals or rhetorical questions to spur group thought. Effective questions are carefully selected, establish an objective, and are logically organized. The structure of a guided discussion involves an introduction, discussion where the instructor listens and evaluates students, a summary, and conclusion to review and clarify content.

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GUIDED DISCUSSION METHOD

Guided Discussion Method – Opposite of the Lecture method, guided


discussion method enables the instructor to query the student on a certain
topic, there by evaluating what the student knows, and what he does not
know.

Use of Question in a guided Discussion –


Types
 Overhead/How/Why – Directed to the entire group
 Rhetorical – Spurs group thought
 Direct – Asked of a specific student
 Reverse – In response to a question, ask another question.
 Relay – Relay the question to the group if asked by a student
Effective Questions
 Select a suitable subject
 Establish objective
 Research the subject
 Organize main and subordinate points logically
 Plan a lead-off question for each desired outcome
 Guide students in their preparation

Structure of guided Discussion – The instructor must have a set of goals


and or ideas that he wants to convey to the student.

 Introduction – This should something that poses a question or a


telling of a story to help get the discussion off the ground.
 Discussion – The instructor should keep the discussion on topic.
The instructor should listen attentively and try to continually evaluate
the knowledge of the student
 Summary – The instructor should summarize each section before
moving on.
 Conclusion – The instructor should take a couple of minutes to
review and recap what was covered in the discussion. This will help
the student grasp the “larger picture.” The instructor should clarify
any questions.

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