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Facilitating Discussion Group discussions are common, and this manual provides instruction in facilitating the most common types of discussions. Learn about moderating a panel discussion, facilitating a brainstorming meeting, leading a problem-solving discussion, handling challenging people during discussions, and helping a problem-solving group achieve a consensus.  |
| Time: | 20-30 minutes | |
| Objectives: | • | Present an introductory short talk or brief lecture describing a theory, model or information about a topic that will be discussed by a group following the presentation. |
| • | Organize the information so that it is easy to understand and can be remembered. | |
| • | Orient the group to think about the specific goal of the discussion that follows. | |
| • | Use a buzz session discussion technique to promote group participation in deriving information leading to a solution to the problem. | |
| Time: | 20-30 minutes | |
| Objectives: | • | Establish the meaning of a question with a discussion group. |
| • | Using a problem solving pattern, lead the participants in a brainstorming session. | |
| • | Screen the possible solutions and lead the group in deciding what action to take. | |
| Time: | 30-40 minutes | |
| Objectives: | • | Select a problem for panel discussion. Select not less than three members in advance to speak on the panel. |
| • | Define the common goals and the purpose of the panel. | |
| • | Acting as moderator, monitor the panel discussion to inform the audience. | |
| Time: | 20-30 minutes | |
| Objectives: | • | Understand what role-playing is and how to use it effectively in group communication. |
| • | Select a problem involving human relations in which you may use the role-playing method to illustrate and explore the problem. | |
| • | Create a plot and characters relevant to the discussion problem and select a cast from among the group members. | |
| Time: | 30-40 minutes | |
| Objectives: | • | Building group unity, guide the workshop participants in an investigative discussion of the problem. |
| • | Follow a problem solving pattern to arrive at a solution. | |
| • | Bring the group to an agreement before the discussion end. | |