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Definition of Group Discussion

This document provides information about group discussions, which are used to assess students' personalities. A group discussion involves 8-12 members discussing a current topic for 20-30 minutes. It measures members' abilities to communicate, present themselves, and demonstrate knowledge on a variety of issues. During a discussion, participants should actively listen, make logical arguments supported by examples, and be considerate of others. Practicing group discussions is recommended to improve skills in areas like public speaking, leadership, and teamwork. Maintaining composure and avoiding interruptions or repetition are also important.

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Definition of Group Discussion

This document provides information about group discussions, which are used to assess students' personalities. A group discussion involves 8-12 members discussing a current topic for 20-30 minutes. It measures members' abilities to communicate, present themselves, and demonstrate knowledge on a variety of issues. During a discussion, participants should actively listen, make logical arguments supported by examples, and be considerate of others. Practicing group discussions is recommended to improve skills in areas like public speaking, leadership, and teamwork. Maintaining composure and avoiding interruptions or repetition are also important.

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  • Definition of Group Discussion
  • Group Discussion
  • Prerequisites of a Group Discussion
  • Discussion
  • Benefits in Group Discussion
  • Salient Features of Group Discussion
  • Do's in Group Discussion
  • Don'ts During Group Discussion
  • Important Points in Group Discussion
  • Accept Criticism
  • Suggestions

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‡ Definition of Group Discussion

‡ Group Discussion is a modern method of


assessing students personality.
‡ 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
‡ The term suggests a discussion among a
group of persons.
‡ The group will have 8 to12 members who
will express their views freely, frankly on a
topic of current issue.
‡ Within a time limit of 20 to 30 minutes, the
abilities of the members of the group is
measured.
4rerequisites of a Group
Discussion
‡ Topics given by panelists
‡ 4lanning and preparation Knowledge with
self-confidence
‡ Communication skills, 4resentation, Body
Language and personal appearance
‡ Being calm and cool
Discussion..
‡ Extensive knowledge base related to
state, country and globe.
‡ Areas are politics, sports, science & trade
commerce, Industry and Technology,
MNC, social, economical issues, etc.
Listening skills, Co-operation.
Benefits in Group discussion
‡ Stimulation of thinking in a new way.
‡ Expansion of knowledge Understanding of
your strength and weakness.
‡ Your true personality is revealed and
qualities of leadership crystallize
‡ To Expose Language skills, Academic
knowledge, Leadership skills, people
handling skills, Team work, General
knowledge.
Salient features of Group
Discussion
‡ Topic may be given to judge your public
speaking talent.
‡ Discussion revolves around a specific
subject.
‡ The examiner does not interfere once he
announced the topic.
‡ Maintain cordiality and free expression of
thought and opinion.
Do`s in Group Discussion
‡ Appropriate to the issue.
‡ Make original points & support them by
substantial reasoning .
‡ Listen to the other participants actively &
carefully.
‡ Whatever you say must be with a logical flow &
validate it with an example as far as possible.
‡ Make only accurate statements.
‡ Modulate the volume, pitch and tone.
‡ Be considerate to the feelings of the others.
‡ Try to get your turn.
‡ Talk with confidence and self-assurance.
Don¶ts during Group Discussion
‡ Being shy /nervous / keeping isolated from G.D
Interrupting another participant before his arguments are
over
‡ Don¶t make fun of any participant even if his arguments
are funny.
‡ Don¶t engage yourself in sub-group conversation.
‡ Don¶t repeat and use irrelevant materials.
‡ Addressing yourself to the examiner.
‡ Worrying about making some grammatical mistakes, for
your interest the matter you put across are important.
Important points in Group
Discussion
‡ Be assertive
‡ A patient listener
‡ Right language
‡ Be analytical and
‡ fact-oriented

   

‡ If any member of the group criticizes or


disapproves a point, it is unwise to get upset or
react sharply.
‡ In case the criticism is flimsy, the same can be
pointed out politely.
‡ Maximize participation ;
‡ one must try to contribute fully, vigorously &
steadily throughout the discussion.
‡ Show leadership ability: A group discussion also
evaluates your leadership qualities
Suggestions
‡ Never try to bluff.
‡ 4ractice group discussion with friends on
different subjects.
‡ Remember !speech is a powerful weapon.

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