3.6 Group Discussion

3.6 Group Discussion

 

What is a Group Discussion?

     A group discussion is a formal discussion conducted on a topic among a group of ten to twelve participants. The participants analyse the topic from their respective angles and present their views and opinions.

Ice Breakers

(i) Write the benefits of a group discussion.

a) It helps to understand the subject or topic easily.

b) It helps in generating more ideas about a topic.

c) It lets the participants know about their mistakes and weaknesses.

d) It helps participants to build their confidence.

e) It prepares individuals to face oral exam.

f) It enhances speaking ability of the participants.

g) It helps the participants to develop their listening skill.

h) It increases participants’ persuading and debating ability.

i) It helps the participants to share their views and ideas.

j) It allows the participants to reach a general consensus.

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Activity No. 1

Imagine that you have recently discussed with your friends on ‘the benefits of travelling’, write the same discussion in the form of dialogues that you have experienced. Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the given topic.

Answer:

I: Hello Rajesh! How are you?

Rajesh: Hello Tushar! I am fine. I have just come from the four-day journey from Goa. Arnav was also with me.

I: Yes. I couldn’t join you this time. How’s your travelling? Did you both enjoy it?

Arnav: Yes. Really travelling gives you immense joy. We both enjoyed a lot.

Rajesh: If we feel to refresh ourselves; travelling is necessary. We should take some time from our busy schedule and go for travelling.

I: Yes. I agree. Travelling refreshes our mind and soul but sometimes we don’t get good experience if our planning is not appropriate.

Arnav: Its true. If we make a good plan and arrangements, we will get good time to visit special places, to buy different and unique things and to feel the strength of the nature.

Rajesh: Yes Arnav. These are the real benefits of travelling. One thing I want to add is that travelling gives us new experience and confidence to tackle different situations.

I:  I agree. Travelling is the best media to learn different things. We get knowledge of historical places, religious places, culture of the land and custom and traditions of different area.

Rajesh: True. OK. Next time do join us for new trip. Bye.

I:   Yes. OK. Bye Rajesh. Bye Arnav.

Arnav:  Bye.

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