1. Discussion Formats

2. * An informal discussion that takes place before an audience. Panel members, often three or four in the panelists talk directly to each other, but each may make a short introductory speech. * Information of public issues: teen smoking, panel: teens, parents, school counselor, rep from local cancer society

3. * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8sF3rKTH VA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8sF3rKTH VA

4. * A more formal kind of discussion. The purpose is to present opposing points of view. Experts give short pieces on a particular subject. A discussion leader introduces each speaker and may give a brief statement at the end to link together the entire discussion. * Audience may ask questions or make comments. * New Gym: Architect, athletic director, a city planner, concerned tax payer

5. * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHRZwCK5 WVg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHRZwCK5 WVg

6. * People assemble to discuss city problems. A vote takes place after a discussion to settle the issue. * Today people participate in town hall discussions on television or via internet.

7. * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6eE9BIUfB g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6eE9BIUfB g

8. Group Discussion Section 2

9. * Put your shield up * Act like a coffee filter * Pretend you’re Sherlock Holmes * Say, “you’re right”

10. * You must understand the problem first. * Ask your group, “How did the problem come about? And why does it need to be solved?” * Limit objectives in order to find a specific solution to a specific problem. * See scenario in book

11. * After defining the problem, the group should decide on criteria, or set of standards that its solution must meet. * See school dance fundraiser example

12. * Choose a certain problem at school * Define the problem (use listening, summarizing, & paraphrasing skills) * Establish criteria for a workable solution that will appease those who support either side of the issue. * Make sure it’s balanced.

13. * Break the problem down into small pieces for closer inspection. * Look at current condition * Look at past occurrences for clues

14. * Propose as many solutions as possible * Brainstorming: when a group tries to bombard the problem with fresh ideas.

15. * Consider your options * If 2 or 3 solutions seem equally good, the group should turn back to their criteria & make careful comparison. * Does each solution meet the standards from step 2? If not, the solution should be changed or eliminated.

16. * Group members must make sure their solution is practical.

17. * Complete steps 3-6 with the current problem you have identified, using the criteria you created from step 2 of the problem solving process.

18. * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SnSzo4Ab RI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SnSzo4Ab RI

19. * This develops when members use their differences to discover the best ideas and not score points against one another. * Let’s learn through humor! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zA1Qz-- svY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zA1Qz-- svY

20. * This is more like a discussion that has turned into a debate where personal victory is more important than a successful group decision. * This can cause distraction to the task at hand, and can be a nuisance.

21. * Nitpickers * Eager Beavers * Fence Sitters * Wisecrackers * Superior beings * Dominators