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Group Discussions
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- 1Group Discussionis a systematic, objective, sharing and evaluating of ideas and information of 2 or more persons, usually under the guidance of a leader, for the purpose of investigating an issue or solving a problem
(White, E. 1960) - 2Types of Group Discussions1. Learning Discussions
2. Decision Making or Problem-Solving Group Discussions - 3Types of Questions1. Question of Fact
What is the scope of the BA Communication Arts program?
2. Question of Value
Does the BA Communication Arts Program cater to the needs of the industry?
3. Question of Policy
What can be done to make the BA Communication Arts program more competitive? - 4General Preparation for Small Group1. Analysis of the Subject or Problem
2. Analysis of the Group’s Authority and Constituency - 5Steps on How to Prepare and Participate in a Group DiscussionStep 1.
a. Meet as a group and agree on a topic.
b. Formulate your discussion question.
Step 2.
Individually, research on the topic
Step 3.
Meet as a group and construct your exploratory guide.
Step 4.
Individually prepare your discussant’s outline ( the answers to the questions in the exploratory guide)
Step 5.
On the day of the discussion, come on time; dress appropriately; carry out the discussion in a spontaneous, conversational, animated manner. - 6Factors in Group Effectiveness1. Thoroughness
2. Involvement and Loyalty
3. Democratic decision-making - 7Essentials for the Group as a Whole (Essentials for Effective Interaction)a. Orderliness
b. Cooperation
c. Sense of Accomplishment - 8Essentials for the Individual Participant (Essentials for Effective Interaction)a. A good member must listen.
b. A good member makes sure that his co-discussants have heard him and understood his remarks.
c. A good member is equipped with a thorough knowledge of the subject to be discussed, has a close acquaintance with the others, and capable of making meaningful contributions to the group.
(Monroe and Ehninger 1974) - 9Roles of the Members1. Group-building roles – keep the group together
2. Task-oriented roles – help the group solve the problem
3. Individualistic roles – tend to split the group - 10Group-building Roles (Roles of the Members)a. Encourager
b. Peacemaker
c. Efficiency expert - 11Task-oriented Roles (Roles of the Members)a. Asker of questions
b. Information-giver
c. Opinion-giver
d. Elaborator
e. Harmonizer
f. Energizer - 12Individualistic Roles (Roles of the Members)a. Recognition-seeker
b. Disagreer
c. Aggressor
d. Dominator
e. Passive listener - 13Leadershipan interpersonal influence, exercised in situation and directed through the communication process, towards the attainment of specified goal or goals.
(Brilhart J.K. 1989) - 14Theoretical Approaches to Leadershipa. Universal Traits Approach
b. Universal Behaviors Approach
c. Contingent Traits Approach
d. Contingent Behaviors Approach - 15General Types of Discussion Leadersa. Autocratic Leaders
b. Democratic Leaders - 16Autocratic Leader (General Types of Discussion Leaders)keeps a tight control over the group’s interaction, procedures and outcomes
- 17Democratic Leader (General Types of Discussion Leaders)seeks to discover the group’s will and facilitate its achievement
- 18Personal Characteristics and Behaviors of Effective Discussion Leadersa. Have a good grasp of the task facing the group.
b. Skilled in coordinating group members’ thinking and encoding.
c. Active in participation.
d. Open-minded.
e. Democratic and group-centered.
f. Have respect for and sensitivity to others.
g. Flexible in taking their distinctive roles.
h. Share rewards and give credit to the group. - 19Responsibilities of Discussion Leadersa. Plan for Meetings
b. Initiate Discussions
c. Structure the Discussion
d. Equalize Opportunity to Participate and Influence
e. Stimulate Creative Thinking
f. Stimulate Critical Thinking
g. Promote Teamwork and Cooperation
(Brilhart J.K. 1989)
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