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Discussion Method: A Method of Teaching Where Teacher and Students Actively Partake in The Process

The document discusses the discussion method of teaching. It involves both the teacher and students actively participating in the learning process by discussing topics, analyzing relationships and drawing conclusions. There are two types of discussion: spontaneous discussions that arise from student questions, and planned discussions initiated by the teacher with prepared questions. The discussion method has advantages like developing student thinking and reasoning skills, but also disadvantages like some students dominating and it being time consuming. Proper organization and control by the teacher is needed for effective discussions.

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Discussion Method: A Method of Teaching Where Teacher and Students Actively Partake in The Process

The document discusses the discussion method of teaching. It involves both the teacher and students actively participating in the learning process by discussing topics, analyzing relationships and drawing conclusions. There are two types of discussion: spontaneous discussions that arise from student questions, and planned discussions initiated by the teacher with prepared questions. The discussion method has advantages like developing student thinking and reasoning skills, but also disadvantages like some students dominating and it being time consuming. Proper organization and control by the teacher is needed for effective discussions.

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DISCUSSION METHOD

A method of teaching where teacher and 


students actively partake in the learning process.

To engage in an orderly verbal interchange


and to express thoughts on a particular subject.
In this method the effective participation of
students, is made possible, in the teaching-
learning situation. In this method both the
teacher and the students discuss the pros
and cons of the problem and then arrive at
some tangible conclusion. Thus "Discussion
is a thoughtful consideration of
relationships involved in the topic or the
problem under study. These relations are to
be analyzed, compared, evaluated and
conclusions are drawn.
Types of Discussion
• Mainly there are two types of discussion:
Spontaneous Discussion
• It generally starts from students question about some current event
that may be related to the topic under study. Such a discussion is quite
helpful to students as it helps them to understand current events to
analyze and relate facts to real life situations In such a discussion the
knowledge of facts is reviewed and an understanding is developed.
Planned Discussion
• Such discussion may be initiated by the teacher by asking one student
to present reports and others to discuss them in detail. This technique
needs a careful planning by the teacher by including pertinent facts to
the class and unpitying them in the form of conclusions. An extensive
list of questions is made by the teacher and these should be injected
into the discussion at appropriate time. The teacher should at times
emphasize a point and should see that all relevant points are covered
during discussion.
Advantages of Discussion Method
• It follows a spiral of learning principles.
• It is found to work well to the related content courses.
• It helps in motivating the students through their
participation in discussion.
• It helps in developing students ability to express himself
orally.
• It helps to develop the powers of thinking and reasoning in
the students.
• It helps the students in analyzing critically and drawing
conclusion judiciously.
• It helps in creating a healthy rapport between the teacher
and the taught.
Disadvantages of Discussion Method
• In this method there is a chance that only a few
students may dominate the whole discussion.
• It is possible that discussion is initiated on those
aspects of the problem with which few prominent
students of the class are concerned.
• This method is time consuming.
• This method is not adaptable to all teaching-learning
situations.
• In this method it is very difficult to assess all the
students in terms of learning outcomes.
Organization and Control
• The discussion may be started by the students by giving
facts, describing a situation etc.
• The teacher may introduce the topic by providing data.
Discussion should be stimulated by way of questioning
by the teacher.
• The teacher in cooperation with the students should
finalize important points and relevant facts.
• For making the discussion interesting and lively it is
desirable to cite the personal experiences of the students
relating to the topic.
• Illustrative material collected from various sources (e.g.
museum other community resources etc.) and presented
in the class.
• Various proposed solution given by students be presented to the
class.
• The summary of the work done and problems discussed be prepared
by student leaders.
• Debate-discussion should be initiated by pairs of students on
significant and controversial topics.
• Panel discussions, round table discussions, open forums and
symposia should be arranged as per nature of the study. Such type
of discussions may have far reaching values for socialization of
class-room discussion
• The extent of success of the discussion depends primarily on the
ability of the teacher in securing the whole hearted cooperation
of the students and selecting, organizing and conducting group
discussions. In case teacher finds that student volunteers are not
forthcoming, then he should ask students to relate their
experiences in such a way the whole of the class is represented.
 Discussion- The act of talking about something with
an another person or a group of people.
 Partake-to have a share or part of something along
with others.
 Pertinent- relating to the thing that is being thought
about or discussed.
 Unpitying-
not taking pity or showing mercy; uncaring.
 Judiciously- showing judgment as to action or
practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic.

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