Group DISCUSSION

Definition of Group Discussion

v Group Discussion is a modern method of assessing
students personality.
v It is both a technique and an art and a
comprehensive tool to judge the worthiness of the
student and his appropriateness for the job.
Group Discussion
v The term suggests a discussion among a
group of persons.
v The group will have 8 & 12 members who will
express their views freely,frankly in a friendly
manner,on a topic of current issue.
v Within a time limit of 20 to 30 minutes,the
abilities of the members of the group is
measured.
Prerequisites of a Group Discussion
v Topics given by panelists
v Planning and preparation
v Knowledge with self-confidence
v Communication skills/ power of speech
v Presentation
v Body Language and personal appearance
v Being calm and cool
v Listening skills
v Co-operation.
Salient features
v Topic may be given to judge your public
speaking talent.
vDiscussion revolves around a specific
subject.
vThe examiner does not interfere once he
announced the topic.
vMaintain cordiality and for free expression
of thought and opinion.
Benefits in Group discussion
v Shed your shyness, nervousness
&inhibition.
v Stimulation of thinking in anew way.
v Expansion of knowledge
v Understanding of your strength and
weakness.
Benefits of group discussion
v Your true personality is revealed and qualities of
leadership crystallize.
Evaluation parameters
v Language skills
v Academic knowledge
v Leadership skills
v people handling skills
v Team work
v General knowledge.
Three requisites for group discussion
v Extensive knowledge base related to state,
country and globe.
v Areas are politics,sports,science &trade
commerce,Industry and Technology,MNC,ect.
v Analyze the social,economical issues
logistically .
Do`s in group discussion
v Appropriate to the issue .
v Make original points & support them by
substantial reasoning .
v Listen to the other participants actively
&carefully.
v Whatever you say must be with a logical
flow,&validate it with an example as far as
possible.
v Make only accurate statements.
Do`s in group discussion
v Modulate the volume,pitch and tone.
v Be considerate to the feelings of the others.
v Try to get your turn.
v Be an active and dynamic participant by
listening.
v Talk with confidence and self-assurance.
Donts during group discussion
v Being shy or nervous
v Interrupting another participant before his
arguments are over
v Speak in favour example:Establish your
position and stand by it
v Changed opinions
v Dont make fun of any participant even if
his arguments are funny.
Don`ts during group discussion
v Dont engage yourself sub-group conversation.
v Dont repeat and use irrelevant materials.
v Addressing yourself to the examiner.
v Worrying about making some grammatical
mistakes,for your interest & the matter you put
across are important.
Important points in group discussion
v Be assertive: An assertive person is direct & honest
careful about not hurting others self-respect.
v A patient listener: listening to another person is one
way of showing appreciation.
v Right language : Words can make friends & right
words at the right time make for the best results.
v Be analytical and fact-oriented : It is necessary to make
relevant points which can be supported with facts
&analyzed logically.
Accept criticism
v If any member of the group criticizes or
disapproves a point, it is unwise to get upset or
react sharply.
v In case the criticism is flimsy,the same can be
pointed out politely.
v Maximize participation ; one must try to
contribute fully, vigorously & steadily throughout
the discussion.
v Show leadership ability: A group discussion also
evaluates your leadership qualities.
Suggestions
v Never try to bluff.
v Practice group discussion with friends on
different subjects.
v Remember !speech is a powerful weapon.
Topics in pipeline
v Arrange marriage is preferable to love marriage
v Mobile phones a boon or nuisance
v Students focusing on software industry-good or
bad
v Child marriage
v India 2020
v Daughters are more caring than sons
v To accept someone's point of view
v Praise the argument
Example: Remedial English communication is
necessary for college students because they fail in
communication skill test.
Status of literacy women ,it is increased from 30%
to 70% when compared to past years, in
employment organized sectors,in the IT & ITES
field.
v To contradict someone's point of view
v Accept the contradicts view]
v Express your argument with few facts, cases, %,
Newspapers publications ects.
v Express with out hurting others feelings.