Group Discussion(Lesson 2)

Reasons for having a GD: 

• To understand a subject more deeply.
• To enhance your listening skills.
• To improve your ability to think critically.
• Helps in solving a particular problem.
• Helps a groups to make a particular decision.
• It increases your confidence while speaking.
• It changes your attitude.

                                         
                                               

Fig: A small group discussion.

Strategies for improving GD skills are:

• Attend as many seminars and tutorials as possible and notice what other student do i.e. how do they ask questions,how do they disagree with or support arguments,etc.
• Asking questions and joining in discussions are important skills for university study.
• Start practicing your discussion skills in an informal setting or with a small group.
• Take every opportunity to take part in social/informal discussions as well as more structured /formal discussions. 

                                         

Fig: A Seminar.